U.S. Economy: Inflation Watch

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Jobless claims drop as hurricane impact fades Thursday, 9 Oct 2008 10:14am EDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits fell 20,000 last week, in line with forecasts, as the impact of hurricanes Gustav and Ike eased, government data on Thursday showed.  Full Article

 
G8 Outlooks: Best to Worst

We asked economists to rate the G8 nations. It was "a bit like choosing between deck chairs on the Titanic." Yet differences emerged.  Full Article 

More Analysis and Outlook

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U.S. vulnerability

Reliance on foreign governments for financing poses risks.  Full Article 

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Companies cut back

With the economy stumbling, corporate America is pinching pennies.  Full Article 

 
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Fate of the economy

Americans' willingness to re-enter the housing market will determine the economy's health.  Full Article 

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Slide to extend

Economists have soured on the economy's prospects for the rest of 2008.  Full Article 

 
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Economy hits card ABS

With the economy near recession the credit-card asset-backed market is strained.  Full Article 

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A modest reprieve

Oil inflicts immediate economic pain on the way up, but provides slower benefit on the way down.  Full Article 

 
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Costs catch up

Manufacturers are increasing prices to preserve profit margins.   Full Article 

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Help for world's poor

The value of social programs rises as the world's poor struggles to cope.   Full Article 

 
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Painful process

Pricey oil may make the economy stronger.   Full Article 

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Fighting inflation

China cries "Inflation!" but plays it cool.   Full Article 

 
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Textbook concept

Many people have never experienced inflation.  Full Article 

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Target questioned

Inflation targeting comes under criticism.  Full Article 

 

Dollar report

Brazil stocks, real fall on fading recovery hopes 10:00am EDT 

SAO PAULO, July 6 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks edged lower early on Monday and the currency dropped as hopes the global economic recovery is gaining enough traction faded.  Full Article  

Latest economy news

WRAPUP 3-India ups spending to spur growth; markets swoon 10:15am EDT 

* Deficit, borrowing needs larger than markets had expected  Full Article  

 

Special Coverage of the Economy

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Can you afford to catch a game this season? A new report reveals the price of NFL tickets rose almost 8 percent to $72.20.  Go to Blog 

Samsung sees $2 bln qtr profit

Jul 06 - South Korea's Samsung expects an operating profit range of up to $2 billion in the last quarter, well above market estimates.  Play Video