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ECB head says inflation will linger
Associated Press WriterEuropean Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet warned Wednesday that euro nations are already seeing the first signs of an inflation price spiral, calling on governments to take care not to grant wage hikes that could fuel further price rises. The...Tags: Parliament, Central Bank, Consumer Confidence, Government, National Government
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Fed veteran says rate rise now could limit inflation
From wire reportsThe president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Va., said yesterday that the central bank should consider raising interest rates to limit inflation as the threat of a steep economic slump begins to fade. "Just as easing policy in response to...Tags: Inflation and Deflation, Housing and Urban Planning, Federal Reserve, Freddie Mac, Interior Policy
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More risk or opportunity in muni bonds?
Chicago Tribune NewspapersThe municipal bond market has had a rough ride in the last six months, but that could mean now is a good time to invest in the sector. For the second consecutive quarter, fallout from the subprime-induced credit crunch sent yields rising on most muni...Tags: Bonds, Pacific Palisades, Morningstar Incorporated, Los Angeles, Advice
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Comment on credit card rules
If you've ever complained about an unexpected interest-rate hike on your credit card, now's your chance to have your gripe heard. But you don't have much time. The Federal Reserve is accepting comments through Aug. 4 on credit card reform rules it...Tags: Federal Reserve, Credit and Debt, Consumers
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Business Briefing - July 9, 2008
U.S. UPDATING VEHICLE CRASH PROGRAM WASHINGTON | Attention car shoppers: the government is upgrading its crash test program to offer better information about vehicle safety. The Bush administration outlined changes Tuesday to the government's safety...Tags: Vehicles, Passenger Cars, Economic Policy, Inflation and Deflation, Federal Reserve
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Ka-Ching! Consumers Borrow on Credit Cards
Associated PressNEW YORK -- Consumers boosted their borrowing in May, mostly reflecting heavy credit card use to finance their purchases. The Federal Reserve reported Tuesday that consumer credit increased at an annual rate of 3.6 percent in May, roughly the same pace...Tags: Theft, Chicago Mortgages, Credit and Debt, Litigation, Equifax Incorporated
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Stocks Rise on Oil Decline, Bernanke Talk
Associated PressNEW YORK -- Wall Street finished sharply higher Tuesday as oil prices dropped sharply for the second straight day and investors were encouraged by the possibility of more help for the ailing financial system. The Dow Jones industrials gained more than 150...Tags: Stock Activities, Macro Economics, Business, Financial Markets, Ambac Financial Group Incorporated
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Analysis: Obama won't try for McCain's budget goal
Associated Press WriterBarack Obama says John McCain's plan to balance the budget doesn't add up. Easy for him to say: It's not a goal he's even trying to reach. Not only does Obama say he won't eliminate the deficit in his first term, as McCain aims to do, he frankly says he'...Tags: Medicaid, John McCain, The White House, Government, National Government
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G-8 worried about food, oil; optimistic on economy
AP Business WriterLeaders of the Group of Eight economic powers warned Tuesday that surging oil and food prices could undermine world growth but that the global economy would ultimately be resilient. In a communique released after a morning discussion about economic...Tags: Stock Activities, Commodity Markets, Financial Markets, Government, National Government
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T-bill interest rates decline
Associated PressInterest rates on short-term Treasury securities fell in yesterday's auction. The Treasury Department auctioned $24 billion in three-month bills at a discount rate of 1.865 percent, down from 1.900 percent last week. Another $23 billion in six-month...Tags: Federal Reserve, Auction Service
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