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Foreclosure crisis: The $4 billion fix
12:04pm: 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
McCain's nuclear plan: Doable, but risky
3:43pm: Experts agree that a big investment in nuclear energy would help wean the U.S. off oil but the move would be expensive - not to mention the safety controversy it will drum up.  more
Consumer debt grows at fast rate
3:37pm: Borrowing rate sees largest increase since November as consumers rack up $2.59 trillion in debt during June. more
EPA rejects ethanol waiver request
3:59pm: Environmental agency says it will not curtail the government's ethanol production requirement despite request by Texas Gov. Rick Perry. more
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Juice economy again? Tough call
Top Democrats are calling for more measures to stimulate the economy. But experts say it's too soon to tell whether another round of stimulus is a good idea. more
You're elected! Here's the tab
The federal government's 2009 deficit is projected to rise to $482 billion. That's not great news for the next president. more
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The credit crunch comes to the mall
Add the prospect of retail job losses to an already sour economic picture. more
Scary economy, real solutions
There's a lot to fear in the economy these days, but that doesn't mean you should hit the panic button. These simple steps can protect you from looming dangers. more
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The era of U.S. economic dominance is over, pundits say, and the future of your money is international. Take our quiz to see whether you're really ready. more
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Energy Fix
Energy FixFuel costs keep pushing higher. See why prices are so high and how you and your family can beat the squeeze. more
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
Recession fears. Mortgage crisis. Jobs at risk. The real story of America's economy. more
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East coast vs. West coast
East coast vs. West coastFortune's Andy Serwer says high-tech companies are better off in the weakening U.S. economy than financial institutions. morevideo
Looking for signs of a recession
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Economic Calendar
Date
Event
Aug 7 
 Chain Store Sales (Jul , 2008)
Aug 7 
 Jobless Claims (wk8/2 , 2008)
Aug 7 
 RBC CASH Index (Aug , 2008)
Aug 7 
 Pending Home Sales Index (Jun , 2008)
Aug 7 
 EIA Natural Gas Report (wk8/1 , 2008)
Aug 7 
 Consumer Credit (Jun , 2008)
Aug 7 
 Money Supply (wk7/28 , 2008)
Aug 8 
 Productivity and Costs (Q2 , 2008)
Aug 8 
 Wholesale Trade (Jun , 2008)
Aug 12 
 ICSC-UBS Store Sales (wk8/9 , 2008)
7 economic indicators
 
Manufacturing (ISM)Fell just slightly in July.September 2
Job GrowthSeventh straight month of losses.Sept. 5
Consumer ConfidenceSurprise gain in July.Aug. 26
Leading IndicatorsHigher prices could crimp growth.Aug. 21
Retail SalesSales hurt by auto weakness.Aug. 13
Inflation (CPI)Gas prices drive inflation to a 5% annual rate.Aug. 14
Industrial OutputRebounds in June.Aug. 15
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