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Unemployed clerical worker Mayre Milo searches for a job at the California Employment Development Department in San Francisco, California September 4, 2009.

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Initial jobless claims slip by 34K

The number of people filing initial unemployment insurance claims slipped to 388,000 (on a seasonally-adjusted basis) last week from the previous week’s revised figure of 422...

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U. S. trade gap widens more than expected in March

The U.S. trade deficit widened more than expected in March, as exports leapt to a new record but imports rose nearly 5 percent as oil prices jumped, a U.S. government report showed on Wednesday.

Analysis: China cracks door for U.S. asset managers

Analysis: China cracks door for U.S. asset managers

China's decision to open the country to U.S. mutual fund sales could be an important new avenue for growth for a mature industry.

"Tough" budget fails to derail A$ buoyancy

After much anticipation, the release of the government's budget has failed to derail Aussie dollar's buoyancy.

The German Export Engine Runs In Full Gear

The components of the European markets continue to diverge and are reflected in the strength of the German economy relative to peripheral economies.

Microsoft snags Skype for a hefty $8.5B

Microsoft snags Skype for a hefty $8.5B

Microsoft announced a definitive agreement to buy Skype for $8.5 billion. The deal is simply stunning, for the potential brand reach Microsoft will gain, the bo...

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IMF could buy Spanish, Italian paper alongside EFSF

IMF positive on Ghana outlook but warns on finances

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The International Monetary Fund hailed the medium-term outlook for Ghana's oil-fueled economy as positive on Monday, but...

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Nigeria's FCMB 9-month pre-tax profit up 62 pct

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Nigeria's First City Monument Bank said on Monday its pre-tax profit rose by 62 percent to 9.88 billion naira for the nine months to September, from 6.

Carbon Tax

Steam and other emissions rise from a coal-fired power station near Lithgow

Carbon Taxing Should Be From Ground to Consumer: Study

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For the carbon tax law to be effective and efficient, governments must not only look on imposing them on businesses and manuf...

Obama

Barack Obama signing

Obama Plans Moves to Ease Mortgages, Student Loans

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President Barack Obama this week will announce a series of actions to help the economy that will not require congressional appr...

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