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Lower mortgage rates no silver bullet
Lower mortgage rates no silver bullet
Dec 4: The government is weighing plans to drive rates as low as 4.5%. But experts say that won't be enough to stabilize the housing market. more
Big Three plead Congress for $34B
Dec 4: The CEOs of GM, Ford and Chrysler are back on Capitol Hill asking for loans and trying to undo damage they did during the previous auto bailout hearings.  more
Banks' emergency Fed borrowing falls
Dec 4: Commercial banks have borrowed less from the Fed in the past week, but the central bank is lending more to investment firms. more
More Americans call recession 'serious'
Dec 4: Poll finds four in 10 believe the economy is worsening, but fewer believe depression is likely within next 12 months.  more
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Where the bailouts stand
Every day brings more news about the government's efforts to fix the economy. Here is how the plans are taking shape. more
'Obama, if I fail, I fail alone'
Real people across the country answer the question: How should the new president fix the economy? more
U.S. mortgage plan falls short
Plan to modify Fannie, Freddie loans will help some, but more needs to be done, experts said. more
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Economy to turn in 4Q 2009
Economy to turn in 4Q 2009Bank of America forecasts negative economic growth in the U.S. for the first three quarters, but a turnaround in late 2009. morevideo
Growing a banking giant
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Economic Calendar
Date
Event
Dec 5 
 Employment Situation (Nov , 2008)
Dec 5 
 Consumer Credit (Oct , 2008)
Dec 9 
 ICSC-Goldman Store Sales (wk12/6 , 2008)
Dec 9 
 Redbook (wk12/6 , 2008)
Dec 9 
 Pending Home Sales Index (Oct , 2008)
Dec 10 
 MBA Purchase Applications (wk12/5 , 2008)
Dec 10 
 Wholesale Trade (Oct , 2008)
Dec 10 
 EIA Petroleum Status Report (wk12/5 , 2008)
Dec 10 
 Treasury Budget (Nov , 2008)
Dec 11 
 Jobless Claims (wk12/6 , 2008)
7 economic indicators
 
Manufacturing (ISM)Contraction - 2nd straight month.Jan. 2
Leading IndicatorsPoints to 'contraction.'Dec. 18
Consumer ConfidenceA gain - but still at historically low levels.Dec. 30
Industrial ProductionSlight bounce back.Dec. 15
Inflation (CPI)Deflation concerns emerge.Dec. 16
Retail SalesSharp drop.Dec. 12
Job GrowthEmployers cut 240,000 jobs in October.Dec. 5
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