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Despite the economy, mortgage rates still fall Kansas City Star - MO,USA For anyone who does refinance, it may generate enough savings to pay other debts or to salt away more to better ride out a soft economy, Gahagan said. ... See all stories on this topic

Hurricane Ike strikes a blow at Texas economy Dallas Morning News - Dallas,TX,USA all critical to the Texas economy. At an evening news conference, state officials estimated that the economic impact would reach $81 billion – and could ... See all stories on this topic

If You Like Michigan's Economy, Wall Street Journal - USA Mr. Obama would stimulate the economy by increasing federal spending. Mr. McCain would stimulate the economy by cutting the corporate tax rate. ... See all stories on this topic

NYC economy could take hit as Lehman falters Reuters - USA By Joan Gralla NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City's economy will likely suffer should Lehman Brothers lay off more staff as the credit crisis unfolds. ... See all stories on this topic

Retailers and Consumers: How to Cope With the Economy Wall Street Journal Blogs - New York,NY,USA When fall’s runway shows debuted in February, the fashion industry had a rosy outlook despite a sluggish economy. But this summer’s retail sales have shown ... See all stories on this topic

Sputtering Economy May Prompt Rate Cut Barron's - USA It is supposed to represent that one concrete, unmistakable sign the economy has finally turned the corner. Well, needless to say, the wait continues. ... See all stories on this topic

OPINION: Weak economy puts pressure on Hollywood Reuters - USA ... to mention a Category 3 hurricane now taking aim at oil rigs in the Gulf, and you have an idea of just how rattled and fragile the broader economy is. ... See all stories on this topic

7 percent drop in state tax revenue shows stalled economy Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA By JAMES SALZER State tax collections dropped again last month in yet another sign that Georgia’s economy is stalled. Overall collections were off 7 percent ... See all stories on this topic

Rate cuts unlikely as economy shrinks Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia JAPAN'S economy contracted more than its Government initially estimated last quarter after figures showed businesses cut spending. ... See all stories on this topic

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Many CEOs see more pink slips ahead By Janice's Labor, Work, Economics News Blog(Janice's Labor, Work, Economics News Blog) Many CEOs see more pink slips ahead AP - Nearly one-third of the country's top executives expect to cut payrolls in the coming months as companies cope with a weakened economy dogged by housing, credit and financial problems. Labor & Economic News - Institute... - http://iirl-labor-economic-news.blogspot.com/

Gasoline, diesel prices fall, propane gas climbs SANTO DOMINGO.- Pump prices except propane gas will fall as of Saturday morning, as premium gasoline will cost 3.10 pesos less; regular 2.90 less, and both types of diesel will cast RD$4.70 less. DominicanToday.com - Economy News - http://www.dominicantoday.com

Hurricane Ike affects oil, grains prices By Elaine Frei October contracts for West Texas Intermediate crude dropped to $99.99 per barrel briefly on the New York Mercantile Exchange Friday, the first time it has been below $100 per barrel since 2 April, before returning to slight gains on the ... Investment Markets: Investing... - http://www.investmentmarkets.co.uk

Bush/McCain economy: August foreclosure filings up 27% By Chris in Paris(John Aravosis (DC)) No wonder McCain is hiding behind Sarah Palin and pushing irrelevant topics. Unfortunately McCain can't hide from his past, whether we're talking about the Keating Five scandal in the 1980's that brought down the Savings and Loan ... AMERICAblog News| A great nation... - http://www.americablog.com/