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Consumer confidence rises in Dec, but still weak
- Americans are ending 2009 feeling better about the economy than when the year began, buoyed by optimism that job prospects will improve in the first half of 2010.
- Americans are ending 2009 feeling better about the economy than when the year began, buoyed by optimism that job prospects will improve in the first half of 2010.
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Consumer confidence extends rise in December
- A more upbeat outlook on jobs pushed Americans' confidence in the economy higher in December for the second month in a row, a survey released Tuesday said.
- A more upbeat outlook on jobs pushed Americans' confidence in the economy higher in December for the second month in a row, a survey released Tuesday said.
A look at economic developments around the globe
- A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Monday:
Even as economy mends, a jobless decade may loom
- Call it the Terrible Teens.
Jobless claims, goods orders signal modest rebound
- A fitful economic recovery is drawing strength from a stabilizing job market and signs that manufacturing will contribute to the rebound. The evidence signals a better-than-expected end to the year, though doubts remain about growth in 2010.
- A fitful economic recovery is drawing strength from a stabilizing job market and signs that manufacturing will contribute to the rebound. The evidence signals a better-than-expected end to the year, though doubts remain about growth in 2010.
North Dakota oil patch posts record production
- North Dakota's oil patch will set a production record in 2009, despite a year that began with depressed crude prices and a drop in drilling activity, state and industry officials said.
Jobless claims, durable goods point to improvement
- A fitful economic recovery is drawing strength from a stabilizing job market and signs that manufacturing will contribute to the rebound.
- A fitful economic recovery is drawing strength from a stabilizing job market and signs that manufacturing will contribute to the rebound.
New US jobless claims unexpectedly fall to 452,000
- The number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week as the labor market continued its fitful recovery.
- The number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week as the labor market continued its fitful recovery.
Dollar drops as home sales, spending data weak
- The dollar was mixed against major currencies Wednesday as new data on home sales and consumer spending reinforced the view that the U.S. economy's recovery will be bumpy and slow.
Americans increase spending, but not on new homes
- Americans are starting to spend a bit more money, but not enough to power a strong economic recovery.
- Americans are starting to spend a bit more money, but not enough to power a strong economic recovery.
Incomes, spending post gains; new-home sales sink
- Personal incomes rose in November at the fastest pace in six months, while spending posted a second straight increase. But economists cautioned that the gains remain too weak to sustain a strong economic recovery.
- Personal incomes rose in November at the fastest pace in six months, while spending posted a second straight increase. But economists cautioned that the gains remain too weak to sustain a strong economic recovery.
Incomes and spending post gains for November
- Personal incomes rose in November at the fastest pace in six months, while spending posted a second straight increase. But economists caution that the gains remain too weak to sustain a strong economic recovery.
- Personal incomes rose in November at the fastest pace in six months, while spending posted a second straight increase. But economists caution that the gains remain too weak to sustain a strong economic recovery.
Incomes and spending post solid gains in November
- Personal incomes rose in November at the fastest pace in six months while spending posted a second straight increase, raising hopes that the recovery from the nation's deep recession might be gaining momentum.
- Personal incomes rose in November at the fastest pace in six months while spending posted a second straight increase, raising hopes that the recovery from the nation's deep recession might be gaining momentum.
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