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Economy 'safe' from double-dip recession
The economy is in no danger of falling into a W-shaped recovery, dropping back towards recession, according to a Business New Zealand report.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:18:08 -0700

Economy tops 1st Boxer, Fiorina Senate debate
Sen. Barbara Boxer and Republican challenger Carly Fiorina exchanged feisty jabs on taxes, the economy and their records in Congress and corporate America during the first debate in their Senate race.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:28:41 -0700

Swiss Economy Grew 0.9 Percent in Second Quarter
Swiss economy grew 0.9 percent in second quarter; domestic demand made up for export slump Switzerland - Economy of Switzerland - Supply and demand - Business and Economy - Reuters

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:58:47 -0700

Political Economy: U.S. regulators fell short before financial crisis, Bernanke says
U.S. regulators fell short in using their powers "forcefully or effectively" to stop risky practices by banks and were "slow to identify and address abuses" in subprime mortgage lending before the financial crisis, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said in prepared remarks. Financial crisis - Economic - Business - Social Sciences - Ben Bernanke

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:03:04 -0700

Economy Avoids Recession Relapse as Data Can’t Get Much Worse
The U.S. economy is so bad that the chance of avoiding a double dip back into recession may actually be pretty good.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:38:17 -0700