In Capitol Hill testimony, Ben Bernanke says a stimulus package would not be 'window dressing.'
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01:27PM 01/17/08
Beige Book Depicts Sluggish Economy
While falling short of forecasting a recession, the Fed's inter-meeting report notes slow growth.
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03:23PM 01/16/08
Watch for a Different Kind of Merger in 2008
As tight credit dries up deals requiring leverage, corporate buyers may be able to find bargains.
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02:57PM 01/16/08
As recession talk gains steam, the kickoff of earnings and a retail sales report should provide new clues.
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09:30AM 01/12/08
'Recession, what recession?', a determined group of observers exclaim.
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01:56PM 01/08/08
Expected poor earnings on top of recent dismal economic news could stoke recession fears.
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08:09AM 01/07/08
Jobs Report Fuels Recession Talk
Fears about the economy are rising ahead of the nonfarm payrolls report expected Friday.
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05:56PM 01/03/08
Fed Minutes Point to Economy, Inflation Fears
The look into the central bank's Dec. 11 thinking helped weigh on the market Wednesday.
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05:47PM 01/02/08
Downgrades and warnings to bond insurers and the assets they guarantee have the market on edge.
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10:29AM 12/22/07
Stocks Display Christmas Cheer
The markets were uplifted Friday by Research In Motion's strong earnings report, as tech led the day. Even most financials got a reprieve.
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