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U.S. auto sales declines show signs of stability
July 2, 2009
DETROIT — U.S. car and truck sales showed signs of stabilizing in June after a year of sharp declines, but every major automaker except Honda Motor Co. reported lower sales than in May. » Full Story
Job losses hit June consumer confidence
July 1, 2009
NEW YORK — Mounting job losses and other economic realities caught up with Americans in June, pushing down a key barometer of consumer sentiment after a streak of gains built on glimmers of hope. » Full Story
Jobless claims rise; National output dips at lower pace
June 26, 2009
WASHINGTON — Despite persistent layoffs, the economy seems to be faring better than it was at the start of the year. » Full Story
Fed says recession easing and inflation remains tame
June 25, 2009
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that the weak economy likely will keep prices in check despite growing concerns that the trillions it’s pumping into the financial system will... » Full Story
Wal-Mart aims to keep a new flock of customers
June 24, 2009
The recession steered a new type of customer to Wal-Mart — deeper in the pockets and suddenly looking for bargains. » Full Story
Airlines add fees — and some fees on top of fees
June 20, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS — As if charging $15 to check a bag weren’t enough, two airlines are asking for $5 more beginning this summer if you pay at the check-in counter — a fee on top of a fee. » Full Story
Senate questions Obama’s financial oversight plan
June 19, 2009
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s plan to increase oversight of U.S. » Full Story
Oil companies shop for discounted ethanol plants
June 19, 2009
FULTON, N.Y. — When Sunoco closed this week on the acquisition of a bankrupt ethanol plant for pennies on the dollar, it became just the latest oil refiner to step into the alternative fuels market. » Full Story
Senate off to a rocky start on health care
June 18, 2009
WASHINGTON — Hoping to make history, the Senate set off on its major overhaul of the nation’s health care system Wednesday, but its first steps were quickly overtaken by fresh cost concerns and... » Full Story