Trade deficit widens by most since 1999 in Sept., big rise in foreign oil swamps export gain

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Trade deficit jumps more than expected in Sept. as big rise in foreign oil swamps export gain

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Eurozone out of recession after economy grows 0.4 percent in third quarter

Eurozone emerges from recession in 3rd quarter

Eurozone emerges from recession after economy grows 0.4 percent in third quarter

Eurozone out of recession after 0.4 percent growth

Federal deficit hits record $176.4 billion for Oct. as revenues plunge, spending remains high

Federal deficit sets October record of $176.4B

New claims for jobless benefits fall more than expected, not yet enough to signal job growth

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First-time jobless claims fall more than expected to 502,000, lowest level since early January

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Federal deficit expected to hit $150 billion in October, 1st month in new budget year

Ahead of the Bell: Federal Budget

WASHINGTON — The federal deficit is expected to hit $150 billion for the first month in the new budget year, headed toward another $1 trillion-plus tide of red ink. Economists worry such deficits could push up interest rates, adding a further drag on the fragile economic recovery.

Eurozone industrial output up modest 0.3 percent in September from previous month

Eurozone industrial output up modest 0.3 percent

European businesses struggle with shaky demand, remain anxious about fragile recovery

Businesses fear Europe recovery will remain timid

Forecasters predict ’slow and weak recovery’ in 6 New England states

Forecast: New England economy slow to rebound

Bank tests find all but GMAC raised enough capital, but economic forecasts prove unrealistic

Economic forecasts in bank tests miss their mark

Joblessness at 10 percent for 2nd time since WWII; millions of unemployed feel no recovery

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G20 officials meet with recession easing, disagreements remain over stimulus, imbalances

G20 officials seek support for future growth

Unemployment rate tops 10 percent for first time since 1983; 190,000 jobs lost in October

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Unemployment rate inches closer to 10 percent, jobless recovery expected but not for months

President Barack Obama speaks briefly on Afghanistan

Insurance icon Greenberg says industry strong; gov’t interference bad for corporate America

Greenberg: No signs of slowing down after 50 years

Layoffs appear to be slowing, but productivity gains dim hopes for new hiring, job seekers

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European, British central banks leave rates unchanged; Britain boosts the money supply further

European, British central banks leave rates alone

Bank of England adds 25 billion pounds in monetary expansion, holds key rate at 0.5 pct

BoE adds 25 billion pounds in monetary expansion

Productivity expected to post solid gain in third quarter while labor costs drop

Ahead of the Bell: Productivity, labor costs

With economy still sputtering, Senate acts to help the jobless, homebuyers

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Bank of England has markets guessing on its next move on economic stimulus

Bank of England faces key stimulus decision

Obama budget director promises action on deficit next year to avoid jeopardizing the economy

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British government injects more funds into banks as it orders breakup of major players

Britain puts more money in banks, imposes breakup

Russia’s prices flat for 3rd straight month in October, opening door for lower interest rates

Russian prices flat for 3rd straight month in Oct

Forecast: EU and eurozone economies to grow 0.7 pct in 2010 in better-than-expected rebound

EU lifts 2010 growth forecast

BRUSSELS — The European Commission on Tuesday predicted that the EU and eurozone will grow in 2010 at a modest rate of 0.7 percent as the economy moves from a sharp recession to a hesitant and fragile recovery.

Hopes for sustainable recovery get lift from news on manufacturing, construction, home sales

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