Dollar slips on sign growth will slow by year end; investors await economic reportsNEW YORK — The dollar slipped against the euro and the pound Wednesday on news the economy likely grew in the third quarter but should slow at the end of the year amid employment and credit worries. Disappointing report on Midwestern manufacturing upsets stock market rally; Dow off 70NEW YORK — The stock market has ended a strong third quarter with trading that reflected investors’ mixed emotions about the economy. Stocks bounce back after early selling on disappointing Midwestern manufacturing reportNEW YORK — Investors shook off their disappointment with a weak regional economic report Wednesday and resumed buying stocks on the final day of a stellar quarter. Jobless rates improve in most metro areas in August, though many workers likely discouragedWASHINGTON — The August unemployment rate fell in about 60 percent of metropolitan areas from the previous month, as layoffs ease nationwide. Stocks slide on last day of quarter after disappointing Midwestern manufacturing reportNEW YORK — A surprise drop in a key regional economic indicator sent stocks reeling Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrials sliding more than 80 points. Stocks plunge on last day of quarter after disappointing Midwestern manufacturing reportNEW YORK (A) — A surprise drop in a key regional economic indicator sent stocks reeling Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrials tumbling more than 100 points. Stocks open higher as investors digest update on GDP, employment dataWall Street advanced Wednesday on the last day of the quarter, as investors received another sign the recession is ending. European stocks rise, US expected higher after IMF reduces estimate for crisis-related lossesLONDON — European stocks rose and Wall Street was expected to open higher Wednesday as an upbeat report by the International Monetary Fund and a fall in Germany’s unemployment rate offset worries over weak U.S. consumer confidence. Asian markets were mixed. German jobless rate down to 8 percent in September thanks to seasonal, statistical effectsBERLIN — German unemployment declined in September, but the fall was due to a seasonal upturn and statistical effects rather than any fundamental economic improvement, official figures showed Wednesday. US stock futures point to higher open ahead of updates on employment and GDP dataStock futures are moving higher after a better than expected government report suggests that the recession is ending. Early retirements swamp Social Security, easing federal benefit program into projected deficitWASHINGTON — Big job losses and a spike in early retirement claims from laid-off seniors will force Social Security to pay out more in benefits than it collects in taxes the next two years, the first time that’s happened since the 1980s. Center-left Socialists re-elected in Portugal on promise of economic stimulus packageLISBON, Portugal — The center-left Socialist Party has retained power in Portugal’s parliamentary elections. Wash. gov makes case for new Boeing assembly line, labor relations still question markOLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington’s governor is stepping up public efforts to court the Boeing Co., part of a high-stakes interstate competition for the second assembly line of the company’s long-delayed 787 jetliner. Survey shows CEOs see sales growing, but many still cutting jobs, holding off on spendingNEW YORK — An index measuring the expectations of 107 CEOs from among the nation’s largest companies was at its highest level this year, with more than half expecting sales to grow in the next six months — but their outlook for capital spending remained stagnant, and 40 percent predicted more job cuts. Incumbent Socialists forecast to win Portugal elections dominated by crisisLISBON, Portugal — Portuguese voters, anxious about an unemployment rate that has hit a 20-year high, were expected to return the Socialists to government in Sunday elections after the party campaigned on promises of big-ticket public works projects to help stimulate growth. Stocks open higher as investors continue to seek direction on an economic reboundNEW YORK — Corporate dealmaking is boosting investors’ hopes about a recovery in the economy. Big job losses, spike in early retirements claims from seniors swamp Social Security systemWASHINGTON — Big job losses and a spike in early retirement claims from laid-off seniors will force Social Security to pay out more in benefits than it collects in taxes the next two years, the first time that’s happened since the 1980s. Social Security swamped by early retirement claims, pushing program into projected deficitWASHINGTON — Big job losses and a spike in early retirement claims from laid-off seniors will force Social Security to pay out more in benefits than it collects in taxes the next two years, the first time that’s happened since the 1980s. Stock futures point to a higher open open as investors seek direction on an economic reboundStock futures pointed toward a higher open Monday, rebounding modestly from the market’s worst week since early July. Private research group says consumer confidence retreats in September amid job worriesNEW YORK — Cconsumers’ confidence in the economy falls in September as Americans’ worries about job security offset any enthusiasm about the rally in the stock market. Socialists are re-elected in Portuguese elections, but majority reducedLISBON, Portugal — The center-left Socialist Party retained power in Portuguese elections Sunday, despite the country’s highest jobless rate in 20 years. Investors look to busy week of economic data to bring more clarity on economy’s recoveryNEW YORK — Investors are just not sure where the economy is headed. And so the stock market may be in limbo for a while. Exit poll shows Socialists are re-elected in Portugal’s parliamentary electionsLISBON, Portugal — An exit poll says Portugal’s center-left Socialist Party has won re-election in the country’s parliamentary elections. Puerto Rico to fire 16,000 government employees, aims to cut budget deficitSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s government announced Friday that it will lay off more than 16,000 public workers in the U.S. Caribbean territory, adding to an unemployment rate higher than that of any U.S state. AP answers your questions on the news, from wildlife and wind farms to unemployment benefitsWind power has its fans, but the turbines that turn breezes into energy are also generating concerns: Some worry that the huge contraptions might put wildlife at risk. Schwarzenegger defends environmental legacy from attacks by gubernatorial wannabe WhitmanSAN FRANCISCO — At a third anniversary celebration of the state’s ambitious climate change law, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday found himself fending off barbs by a member of his own party — former eBay CEO and Republican candidate for governor Meg Whitman. Great Recession’s labor legacy: shorter workweeks, grayer work force and less job securityGoing to work may never be the same again. Stocks reverse early gains, move slightly lower after surprising drop in home salesNEW YORK — A surprising drop in home sales sapped early gains in the stock market Thursday. Stocks moderately higher after data on labor market, ahead of home sales reportNEW YORK — More good news about the jobs market is pulling investors back into the market. US stock futures slightly higher after data on labor market, ahead of G-20 meetingNEW YORK — Stock futures are indicating a slightly higher opening on Wall Street Thursday after investors got more good news about the jobs market. |
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