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Can McCain Win if There’s a Recession?
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- March 7, 2008
Times may be tough, but an optimistic vision would be a winner.
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Ouch! Jobs Report Is a Worrisome Sign
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- March 7, 2008
But the low unemployment rate still leaves room for hope that a recession can be avoided.
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How to Spot a Recession (and Ride It Out)
By Kirk Shinkle -
Money & Business
- March 6, 2008
Don't panic: Stocks have already taken a hit, and a downturn can create new opportunities.
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Shoppers Downgrade, and Warehouse Clubs Win
By Kirk Shinkle -
Money Matters
- March 5, 2008
Costco, BJ's, and Big Lots all show good results.
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Recession Politics Will Push Massive Bailout Plan
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- March 4, 2008
With Fed rates cuts seemingly ineffective and the dollar plunging, all signs point to an expensive government fix for the housing crisis.
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4 Reasons the Markets Tanked
By Luke Mullins and Kirk Shinkle -
Money & Business
- February 29, 2008
A round of bad economic news, plus the prospect of more to come, scared off investors.
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Credit Contagion
By Mortimer Zuckerman -
Opinion
- February 28, 2008
We are having a bad hangover from easy money. Very easy.
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Honda President: No U.S. Recession
By Matthew Bandyk -
Money & Business
- February 27, 2008
Auto exec says he expects sales to stay strong.
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A Victory of Sorts for the Housing Market
By Matthew Bandyk -
Money & Business
- February 25, 2008
Existing-home sales and prices continue to decline, the numbers aren't as bad as generally expected.
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Don’t Bet on a Recession
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- February 21, 2008
Trade and strong business balance sheets bode well for the economy.
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Stagflation Nation?
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- February 21, 2008
We should be concentrating on improving productivity.
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A Japanese Voice of Concern
By Matthew Bandyk -
Money & Business
- February 20, 2008
The Bank of Japan's Fukui notes "downside risks." But the central bank holds rates steady.
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6 Ways to Thrive During a Recession
By Rick Newman -
FlowChart
- February 20, 2008
Lean times can mean opportunity for consumers with stable jobs and a financial safety net.
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4 Ways to Boost Your Career During a Recession
By Liz Wolgemuth -
Money & Business
- February 18, 2008
Even tough times provide opportunities for savvy workers.
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Consumers Kept Shopping in January
By Matthew Bandyk -
Money & Business
- February 13, 2008
Retail sales rose by a surprisingly strong 0.3 percent last month.
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Bad News Already Baked in the Cake
By Katy Marquardt -
Money Matters
- February 11, 2008
S&P at 1,270 could be low point for 2008, says BlackRock's Bob Doll.
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Oil May Stay High
By Marianne Lavelle -
Beyond the Barrel
- February 7, 2008
At least one analyst thinks an easing of prices will be only a respite before things get really bad.
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Entrepreneurs Might Not Rise to Stimulus Bait
By Matthew Bandyk -
Money & Business
- February 6, 2008
It's not just consumers with flat-screen envy who would benefit from the fiscal stimulus package.
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5 Ways to Find Deals on Foreclosed Homes
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- February 6, 2008
There are risks involved in buying them, but such properties can often be bargains.
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The Fear Economy, Take 2
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- February 5, 2008
Another poll should make people happy but worried about the future.
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Foreigners' Spending Boosts U.S. Retailers
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- February 5, 2008
Stores in search of big spenders are looking for them overseas.
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Interest Rates, Congress, and Your Mortgage
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- February 1, 2008
What changing rate conditions and the proposed stimulus plans mean for homeowners.
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A Recession Watcher's Rx: Stimulus Now!
By Kirk Shinkle -
Money Matters
- February 1, 2008
Time is short, this economist says, if a package to boost growth is going to be effective.
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FAQ: Why Bond Insurers Matter
By Luke Mullins -
Money & Business
- February 1, 2008
If one of these little-known companies should fail, the consequences for the economy would be huge.
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The Recession (Maybe) and the 2008 Race
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- February 1, 2008
Today's mixed jobs report shows why the economy will be central this election season.
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