msnbc.com: Stocks & economyMsnbc.com is a leader in breaking news and original journalism. Sponsored By:Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:32:44 GMT Economists divided over Fed's next directionMon, 30 Aug 2010 11:17:28 GMT Economists are satisfied with the Fed's current interest rate policy, but they're divided over how the central bank should proceed over the next 12 months, a new survey finds. Bernanke: Shut banks if threat to systemThu, 2 Sep 2010 19:21:59 GMT Fed chief Bernanke told a panel investigating the financial crisis Thursday that regulators must be ready to shut large institutions if they threaten to bring down the financial system. Financial crisis - Business - Ben Bernanke - Federal Reserve System - Financial Services Manufacturing sector expanded in AugustWed, 1 Sep 2010 14:43:46 GMT The Institute for Supply Management, or ISM, said Wednesday its monthly manufacturing report showed a stronger-than-expected reading in August. Life Inc.: Government cuts weigh on job marketFri, 3 Sep 2010 14:59:32 GMT
Life Inc.: Celebrating Buffett's b-day with his wisdomMon, 30 Aug 2010 17:22:55 GMT Warren Buffett - Berkshire Hathaway - Pro-Life - Abortion - Organizations Employers hire more workers than expectedFri, 3 Sep 2010 18:20:46 GMT Private employers hired more workers than expected in August, lifting hopes for the weak U.S. economy, but the nation??s unemployment rate rose for the first time in four months. Life Inc.: Proof that we can't work any harderThu, 2 Sep 2010 21:00:09 GMT
Latest growth data show recovery losing steamFri, 27 Aug 2010 17:16:30 GMT The U.S. economy grew at a slower pace this spring than previously estimated, mostly due to the largest surge in imports in 26 years and a slowdown in companies' restocking of goods. Economy of the United States - Business - United States - Federal Reserve System - Dow Jones Industrial Average Strength in temporary jobs a welcome signFri, 3 Sep 2010 18:08:11 GMT Analysis: Growing demand for temporary help in the U.S. suggests stronger full-time hiring ahead, and executives say they are seeing a need for staffing greater than reflected in official figures. Sponsored By:Fri, 3 Sep 2010 18:08:11 GMT Great Recession was emotional ??roller coaster??Fri, 3 Sep 2010 14:41:24 GMT More than a quarter of employed U.S. workers suffered a bout of unemployment during the Great Recession that took many of them on an emotional roller coaster ride. Service sector grows for eighth straight monthFri, 3 Sep 2010 15:09:31 GMT The U.S. service sector, the nation's predominant job generator, expanded for the eighth straight month in August although the pace of growth slowed, according to a trade group survey. Key gauge says that stocks are dirt cheap nowSun, 29 Aug 2010 19:49:01 GMT With the market down three weeks in a row, investors are understandably grim. But there is a silver lining. CEOs lay off thousands, rake in millionsWed, 1 Sep 2010 20:00:53 GMT CEOs of the 50 firms that have laid off the most workers since the onset of the economic crisis in 2008 took home 42 percent more pay in 2009 than their peers, a new report finds. Chief executive officer - Financial crisis - Layoff - United States - Law Experts see trouble ahead for developed worldFri, 3 Sep 2010 19:10:44 GMT Experts gathered in Italy Friday offered a generally gloomy outlook ?? especially for the United States and much of the industrialized world. United States - Developed country - Italy - Economic - Nouriel Roubini Consumer spending edged higher in JulyMon, 30 Aug 2010 14:32:35 GMT Americans spent last month at the fastest pace in four months, helped by a jump in demand for automobiles. Home - Consumer Information - Advocacy and Protection - United States - Shrubs Economic data show recovery still kicking, a bitThu, 2 Sep 2010 20:34:19 GMT It was a glass-half-full day for economic data on Thursday ... sort of. The upbeat news was tempered by worries about what Friday's unemployment report will say about the state of the labor market. In weak economy, some work two jobsMon, 30 Aug 2010 11:32:44 GMT Even as nearly 15 million Americans are looking for just one job these days, around 6.5 million people, are working two jobs ?? or more ?? to make ends meet. United States - Economy - Employment - Job Search - Business and Economy Economic downturn defying solutionsFri, 27 Aug 2010 17:23:41 GMT Forget about a ??double dip? recession; the economy may still be in ??one long dip.? That could mean textbook policies to restore growth aren??t working ?? because this recession is different. Mariner may be facing BP-style crisisThu, 2 Sep 2010 20:53:16 GMT Mariner Energy, Inc. shares dropped more than 4 percent Thursday following news that one of its production platforms exploded in the Gulf of Mexico. Private employers cut 10,000 jobs in AugustWed, 1 Sep 2010 19:42:53 GMT The U.S. manufacturing sector grew faster than expected in August but private employers unexpectedly cut jobs, showing the economic recovery still faces headwinds. Sponsored By:Thu, 2 Sep 2010 19:21:59 GMT Surprise rise in August consumer confidenceTue, 31 Aug 2010 15:22:08 GMT Americans'confidence in the economy improved slightly in August, but the mood is still gloomy amid job worries, according to a monthly survey. White House economist calls for more stimulusWed, 1 Sep 2010 13:35:04 GMT Departing White House economist calls for further steps to stimulate the U.S. economy, saying high budget deficits should not be an excuse for allowing the unemployed to suffer. White House - Economy of the United States - Deficit - United States - President At meeting Fed discussed using more stimulusTue, 31 Aug 2010 23:14:55 GMT Federal Reserve officials signaled at their August meeting that they would consider going beyond a modest program to purchase government debt if necessary to boost the economy. Sponsored By:Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:35:22 GMT Investors brace for dreaded 'September effect'Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:35:22 GMT The economy is weakening, home sales are plunging and stocks are on a long slide. Now comes something even scarier for investors. Business - Stock trader - Investing - Stocks and Bonds - Equities Obama: Too many Americans still out of workMon, 30 Aug 2010 20:14:48 GMT President Barack Obama acknowledged Monday that the economy continues to struggle and too many Americans are still struggling to find jobs. Barack Obama - United States - President of the United States - President - History Wall Street completes solid week of gainsFri, 3 Sep 2010 23:35:54 GMT Stocks ended a three-week losing streak after an encouraging employment report lifted hopes about the pace of economic growth. Business - Employment - Investing - Commodities and Futures - Futures |
