U.S. Economy: Inflation Watch
Jobless claims drop as hurricane impact fades
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
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Fate of the economy
Americans' willingness to re-enter the housing market will determine the economy's health. Full Article
Economy hits card ABS
With the economy near recession the credit-card asset-backed market is strained. Full Article
A modest reprieve
Oil inflicts immediate economic pain on the way up, but provides slower benefit on the way down. Full Article
Help for world's poor
The value of social programs rises as the world's poor struggles to cope. Full Article
Dollar report
US gold ends up on options-related buying, funds
NEW YORK, Nov 24 (Reuters) - U.S. gold futures ended higher in very heavy trade Tuesday, driven by option-related buying and fund interest, and investors continued see pullbacks in the metal as buying opportunities, traders said. Full Article
Latest economy news
RPT-PREVIEW-October U.S. new home sales seen rising 2 pct
* What: Commerce Department October new home sales data Full Article
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Confidence rebounds
Nov. 24 - American consumer confidence bounced back in November in a boost to holiday shopping hopes after a surprise drop the prior month. Play Video
