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Nearly 1/4 of U.S. fuel production shuts down
Nearly 1/4 of U.S. fuel production shuts down
4:22pm: 13 of 26 Texas refineries are shut down as they brace for Hurricane Ike's impact.  more
Gas prices - voters' No. 1 concern
1:00pm: The high price of gasoline tops the list of economic concerns held by U.S. consumers, according to a CNN poll. more
Boeing strike another hit to economy
3:52pm: Strong sales at Boeing had made aerospace a bright spot in a weak economy. But all that is on hold as Boeing workers prepare for a long strike. more
Should Bank of America save Lehman?
12:31pm: With reports suggesting that Bank of America may take over the embattled investment bank, Wall Street debates if a purchase is worth the risk. more
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Breakfast price break on the table
'Unsustainable' prices for cereal and other foods could moderate soon, experts say, but get ready to pay more for meat. more
The new math of lending
With banks tightening their credit standards, many have to walk a fine line when it comes to lending to consumers. more
Foreclosure crisis: The $4 billion fix
Washington will give funds to states and cities to rehab houses. Proponents say it will help stabilize neighborhoods, but others say it's too little to do much good. more
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Falling oil prices: The downside
Lower prices mean less pain at the pump - but tougher times ahead for the economy.  more
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Election 2008
John McCain vs. Barack Obama: Where they stand on the economic issues that matter most to voters. more
Issue #1: America's Money
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Dodd: Paulson's 180
Dodd: Paulson's 180Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee says the Treasury Secretary reversed his position on Fannie and Freddie. morevideo
East coast vs. West coast
Fortune's Andy Serwer says high-tech companies are better off in the weakening U.S. economy than financial institutions. morevideo
Economic Calendar
Date
Event
Sep 15 
 Empire State Mfg Survey (Sep , 2008)
Sep 15 
 Industrial Production (Aug , 2008)
Sep 16 
 ICSC-UBS Store Sales (wk9/13 , 2008)
Sep 16 
 Consumer Price Index (Aug , 2008)
Sep 16 
 Redbook (wk9/13 , 2008)
Sep 16 
 Treasury International Capital (Jul , 2008)
Sep 16 
 Housing Market Index (Sep , 2008)
Sep 16 
 FOMC Meeting Announcement (Aug , 2008)
Sep 17 
 MBA Purchase Applications (wk9/12 , 2008)
Sep 17 
 Housing Starts (Aug , 2008)
7 economic indicators
 
Job GrowthUnemployment surges.Oct. 3
ManufacturingFactory activity falls in August.Oct. 1
Consumer ConfidenceRises for the third straight month.Sept. 30
Leading IndicatorsEconomy continues to slump.Sept. 18
Industrial OutputSlight rebound.Sept. 15
Inflation (CPI)Annual rate surged to 5.6%.Sept. 16
Retail SalesDownturn as government stimulus payments end.Sept. 12
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