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Inflation surge puts Fed in a quandary
Consumer prices took their biggest upward jump in 17 years last month, a surge that highlights the squeeze on America's standard of living and the difficult policy choices facing the Federal Reserve.
People:Ben Bernanke Activities:2007-8 Global Inflation 2008 U.S. Recession Source:(Christian Science Monitor)
2008-07-17
IMF says global economy in 'tough spot' despite higher growth
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The IMF on Thursday lifted growth forecasts modestly for the world including the United States but said the global economy is in a "tough spot" due to rising inflation amid a slowdown.
Nations:U.S. Japan China Germany U.K. France Source:(AFP)
2008-07-17
Jobless claims rise to 366,000 last week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits rose by a less-than-expected 18,000 last week to 366,000 on a seasonally adjusted basis, a Labor Department report showed on Thursday.
Activities:2008 U.S. Recession Source:(Reuters)
2008-07-17
Recession-Proof Jobs
These are tough times for job seekers. The U.S. unemployment rate held steady in June at 5.5%, the highest rate since October 2004. The outlook is especially bleak in residential construction and automobiles, and for workers without a college degree.
Activities:2008 U.S. Recession Source:(BusinessWeek)
2008-07-17
US inflation soars at 26-year high on energy prices
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Soaring energy costs drove US consumer prices up 1.1 percent in June to an annual pace of 5.0 percent, data showed Wednesday, prompting a central bank warning and rising stagflation concerns.
People:Ben Bernanke Activities:2007-8 Global Inflation Source:(AFP)
2008-07-16
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- Inflation surge puts Fed in a quandary 2008-07-17
- IMF says global economy in 'tough spot' despite higher growth 2008-07-17
- Jobless claims rise to 366,000 last week 2008-07-17
- Recession-Proof Jobs 2008-07-17
- US inflation soars at 26-year high on energy prices 2008-07-16
- Inflation soars; home builder sentiment crumbles 2008-07-16
- Bernanke: Economy in "rough time" 2008-07-16
- Democrats plan second economic stimulus bill 2008-07-16
- Obama has 7-point edge on McCain: Reuters poll 2008-07-16
- Downturn gains steam as inflation roars ahead 2008-07-15
- Bernanke: Economy faces 'numerous difficulties' 2008-07-15
- Fed Chief Bernanke to brief Congress on economy 2008-07-15
- Bernanke faces new grilling amid economic storm 2008-07-15
- "Baby boomers" may still outlive assets 2008-07-14
- Obama says `little doubt' country in recession 2008-07-13
- Japan's Inflation Conundrum 2008-07-11
- Jobless claims dip but labor market still weak 2008-07-10
- Wal-Mart June sales up; raises earnings forecast 2008-07-10
- Jobless claims dip but labor market still weak 2008-07-10
- Bank of America CEO: Recession "feel" may last year 2008-07-09
- IMF gloomy on growth, warns on inflation 2008-07-09
- Inflation in some countries 'getting out of control': IMF chief 2008-07-09
- McCain, Obama spring into new battle over economy 2008-07-07
- World's top leaders tackle oil and food prices, Africa aid 2008-07-07
- African leaders call on G8 to honor aid pledge 2008-07-07
- McCain touts plan to create jobs, help workers 2008-07-07
- Americans' unhappy birthday: 'Too much wrong right now' 2008-07-05
- Employers cut jobs for 6th straight month 2008-07-03
- Paulson: inflation becoming top global focus 2008-07-03
- Penn National says takeover deal terminated 2008-07-03
- Paulson says US economy enduring 'rough period' 2008-07-02
- A Skeptical Take on the Economy 2008-07-02
- Private sector sheds 79,000 jobs in June 2008-07-02
- Starbucks to close 600 US stores, rein in growth 2008-07-02
- Politicians, ECB chief square off as rate hike looms 2008-07-02
- Starbucks closing 600 stores in the US 2008-07-01
- A global war on inflation 2008-07-01
- Factories hit worldwide as commodity prices soar 2008-07-01
- U.N.'s Ban urges G8 to stick to Africa aid pledge 2008-07-01
- Bush signs Iraq and Afghanistan war-funding 2008-06-30
- America's Shrinking Food Wraps 2008-06-30
- Election could delay Fed rate rise until December 2008-06-29
- Credit scores hit by card limits 2008-06-28
- Oil reaches $142 on view dollar will keep falling 2008-06-27
- Not so fast, senators tell Fed, SEC on bank pact 2008-06-27
- Inflation and job losses keep consumers glum 2008-06-27
- Consumer spending jumps as stimulus checks land 2008-06-27
- After-tax incomes and spending show big gains 2008-06-27
- New York women faring worse economically: study 2008-06-26
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