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Live blogging the final Barack Obama and John McCain debate
Los Angeles Times Staff Writers7:25 p.m. Unlike the previous debates, which focused largely on the economy and foreign policy, tonight Schieffer is asking questions about a wide range of issues -- from abortion to education. While the candidates agree that America should have more...Tags: Tim Russert, NBC, Interior Policy, Hempstead (Nassau, New York), Hillary Clinton
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Recession fears send stocks tumbling anew
The Associated PressInvestors agonizing over a faltering economy sent the stock market plunging all over again today after a stream of disheartening data convinced Wall Street that a recession, if not already here, is inevitable. The market's despair propelled the Dow...Tags: New York Mercantile Exchange, Economic Indicator, Washington Mutual Inc., Wachovia Corp., Wells Fargo & Co.
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Commodities prices drop sharply as recession worries prompt massive capital flight
AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) _ Commodities prices plunged Wednesday as a darkening economic outlook once again led frightened investors to pull their money out chaotic financial markets. Crude oil, copper and agriculture futures all fell. The big pullback came as the...Tags: Chicago Board of Trade, Metal and Mineral, Gold and Precious Material, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Petroleum Industry
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Meltdown 101: What is the beige book _ and what does it say about the economy?
AP Business WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ The Federal Reserve provided fresh evidence Wednesday that the financial crisis is hammering the economy, sending the stock market plummeting as fears of a long recession increase. The news came in the Fed's "beige book," a report...Tags: Business, Federal Reserve, Deutsche Bank AG, Banking, Economic Indicator
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World stocks drop as US retail sales slump stokes recession fears
AP Business WriterLONDON (AP) _ World stocks tumbled Wednesday after poor U.S. retail sales data provided fresh evidence that global efforts to restore confidence in the financial system will not be enough to stave off a deep recession. Wall Street followed Europe and...Tags: Business, Citigroup Incorporated, Honda Motor Co., Petroleum Industry, New York Mercantile Exchange
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Stocks fall as retail sales show steep drop
Investors agonizing over a faltering economy sent the stock market plunging all over again Wednesday after a stream of disheartening data convinced Wall Street that a recession, if not already here, is inevitable. The market's despair propelled the Dow...Tags: Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke, New York Mercantile Exchange, Economic Indicator, Washington Mutual Inc.
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Oil prices extend decline, fall below $75 after OPEC reduces demand forecast
AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) _ Oil prices closed below $75 a barrel for the first time in nearly 14 months Wednesday after OPEC, fearing that a severe global economic slowdown is unavoidable, slashed its 2009 petroleum demand forecast. Another bad day on Wall Street...Tags: Inventories, New York Weather, Weather Reports, Petroleum Industry, New York Mercantile Exchange
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US confronts possibility of long, deep recession not seen in many years
AP National WriterNEW YORK (AP) _ The U.S. has not endured a deep and prolonged recession in more than a quarter century — enough time for many Americans to forget what one feels like. But unlike the last two relatively short recessions, this one could be much...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, National Government, Government, Vehicles, Wachovia Corp.
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Oil falls below $79 a barrel
Associated PressOil prices fell below $79 a barrel in choppy trading yesterday as investors took profits from the previous day's rally and shifted their focus back to signs of dwindling world energy demand. A falling U.S. stock market, a day after a record-breaking...Tags: Wright Express Corporation, Petroleum Industry, New York Mercantile Exchange, Energy Saving, Commodity Markets
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Howard officials predict budget shortfall
Howard County could see a slight revenue shortfall this fiscal year instead of the $12 million surplus predicted a year ago, but the worst news may yet be coming, officials say. With state budget cuts looming amid a struggling economy, county budget...Tags: Public Finance, State Budgets, Budgets and Budgeting, Ellicott City, Property
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Dueling economic visions
The race for the White House has become a contest of economic prowess - who has the best plan to ease the nation's financial crisis and help average Americans in distress. The latest proposals from Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are intended to...Tags: Foreclosures, Unemployment, The White House, Great Depression, 401K
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Oil prices fall below $79 as demand slows
Oil prices fell below $79 a barrel in choppy trading Tuesday as investors took profits from the previous day's rally and shifted their focus back to signs of dwindling world energy demand. At the pump, gas prices kept dropping. A gallon of regular...Tags: Wright Express Corporation, Petroleum Industry, New York Mercantile Exchange, Energy Saving, Commodity Markets
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