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Job creation, payroll-tax leniency may aid economy Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA Many analysts view the news of spiking unemployment as evidence that the economy is in recession. They talk about a "perfect storm" of rising unemployment, ... See all stories on this topic

Obama Has Edge on Economy Wall Street Journal - USA His pitch to the middle class -- my policies will produce a better economy, which in turn will produce lasting jobs, which in turn will help you -- is a lot ... See all stories on this topic

Nikkei falls 1.8 pct, global economy worries weigh Reuters - USA ... US government's bailout of top mortgage firms sparked a broad market rally, with bank shares sliding amid continued uncertainty over the global economy. ... See all stories on this topic

The Phenomenal Developments In The Indian Economy Have Been ... MarketWatch - USA The economy of India has more than doubled in real terms since reforms that were initiated in July 1991. The significant structural reforms helped India ... See all stories on this topic

Despite Tight Economy, New Jersey Presses on With School Projects New York Times - United States By WINNIE HU PATERSON, NJ — Here in one of New Jersey’s poorest cities, School No. 3 is so short on space that speech and music lessons are given in a ... See all stories on this topic

Job survey shows bright prospects despite struggling economy Vancouver Sun - British Columbia, Canada The Canadian employment outlook remains bright despite the weakening economy, according to a survey that found more employers plan to hire workers than cut ... See all stories on this topic

Obama hits on economy; McCain on earmarks USA Today - USA Obama, meanwhile, focused on the economy in two Michigan stops. It was his third Michigan visit in nine days. "This state (Missouri), we must win, ... See all stories on this topic

Americans want to know how to fix the economy Financial Times - London,England,UK By Mark Penn It’s 3am and your children are asleep, and the markets are collapsing in Shanghai, and in the White House a phone is ringing. ... See all stories on this topic

The economy: Take a load off Fannie… MSNBC - USA ... a dramatic bid to restore faith in the embattled mortgage giants and arrest a vicious cycle that has driven the nation's economy into a steep downturn. ... See all stories on this topic

YRC expects 3Q loss on slow economy, 1-time costs Forbes - NY,USA "The economy has softened further, impacting both volume levels and pricing across our operating companies," said President and Chief Executive Bill Zollars ... See all stories on this topic

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While cutting jobs during a downturn, companies can be sowing the ... By Janice's Labor, Work, Economics News Blog(Janice's Labor, Work, Economics News Blog) US companies have cut more than 550000 jobs so far in 2008 as they try to preserve their profits in a slumping economy, but analysts say such downsizing must be done carefully for corporations to have any long-term benefits. Labor & Economic News - Institute... - http://iirl-labor-economic-news.blogspot.com/

August bankruptcies up 4.2%, construction and real estate hit hard ... According to Tokyo Shoko Research, the number of bankruptcies in Japan increased 4.2% in August against last year, to 1203. The total value of debts left behind, however, fell 0.2% to about 867.98 billion yen. ... Japan Economy News & Blog - http://www.japaneconomynews.com

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac rescue hurts yen By Elaine Frei The Japanese yen declined versus the US dollar, the yen, and other currencies Monday as substantial gains in equities markets after the US government took over mortgage lenders Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM) and Freddie Mac (NYSE: FRE) ... Investment Markets: Investing... - http://www.investmentmarkets.co.uk

Higher education chancellor visits OU Faculty Senate, talks economy By Emily Grannis(The Post) “We are the solution to the economic challenges the state faces. So at this particular time, we have to redouble our efforts to become a driver of the state’s economic future. We have to be a generator of revenue for the state.” ... The Post :: News - http://www.thepost.ohiou.edu/Articles/News/

Economy in doldrums Economy in doldrums as business confidence hovers near 9/11 lows while retail sales and home loans remained flat in July. smh.com.au Business News. - http://business.smh.com.