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- Recession talk quieted by improving economic data
(AP)
AP - The feeble economy exhibited a smidgen of strength Thursday, with mildly positive reports on jobs, store sales and housing. - Bernanke takes blame for muddled message on Lehman
(Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said he was partly to blame for leaving the wrong impression that the central bank could have saved Lehman Brothers from failure in 2008. - Discounts spur surprising Aug. retail sales gains
(AP)
AP - This year's back-to-school season isn't as big a bust for retailers as they feared — or as last year's — but it's not great either. - Economic data damp down fears of new recession
(Reuters)
Reuters - Pending sales of previously owned U.S. homes rebounded unexpectedly in July and new claims for jobless benefits fell last week, helping quell fears the economy could face a double-dip recession. - Summary Box: ECB raises eurozone growth forecast
(AP)
AP - OUTLOOK IMPROVES: The European Central Bank raised its growth projections for the 16-nation eurozone after better-than-expected economic news. - Oil prices rise after mixed economic news
(AP)
AP - Oil prices ended higher Thursday after an initial retreat as investors put a positive spin on reports about jobs, manufacturing and home sales. - A look at economic developments around the globe
(AP)
AP - A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Thursday: - Bernanke: Shut down banks if they threaten system
(AP)
AP - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told a panel investigating the financial crisis that regulators must be ready to shutter the largest institutions if they threaten to bring down the financial system. - Summary Box: Program puts tax refunds on plastic
(AP)
AP - FASTER REFUNDS: The Treasury Department is exploring ways to help people without bank accounts collect their tax refunds more quickly. A pilot program launching next year will let some consumers get the money on cards, rather than waiting for paper checks. It could expand from there. - Workers see higher health costs, less care
(Reuters)
Reuters - Companies are cutting healthcare costs further amid a continuing sour economy, scaling back benefits and shifting a greater share of the expense to employees. - Highlights: Bernanke's testimony to financial crisis panel
(Reuters)
Reuters - The following are highlights from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's testimony on Thursday to the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission on the problem of financial institutions that are "too big too fail." - Communities key in foreclosure fight: Fed officials
(Reuters)
Reuters - Two top U.S. Federal Reserve officials on Thursday called for a more community-focused approach to the country's ongoing foreclosure crisis, which is weighing on its economic recovery. - Instant View: Pending home sales rise in July
(Reuters)
Reuters - Pending sales of previously owned U.S. homes rose unexpectedly in July, an industry group said on Thursday, suggesting a tax credit-related housing market decline was close to bottoming. - Mortgage rates hit decades-low of 4.32 percent
(AP)
AP - Mortgage rates fell to the lowest level in decades for the tenth time in 11 weeks, as investors worried about the economy. - Pending home sales rise 5.2 percent in July
(Reuters)
Reuters - Pending sales of previously owned U.S. homes rose unexpectedly in July, an industry group said on Thursday, suggesting a tax credit-related housing market decline was close to bottoming. - US jobless claims fall for second straight week
(AFP)
AFP - The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell faster than expected last week, extending a two-week decline, government data showed Thursday. - Bernanke says 'too-big-to-fail' must end
(AFP)
AFP - The most important lesson to come from the financial crisis is that banks must not be allowed to become "too-big-to-fail," Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said Thursday. - ECB holds rates, extends liquidity lifeline
(Reuters)
Reuters - The European Central Bank held interest rates at a record low on Thursday and extended its liquidity safety-net in response to a lopsided recovery and worries about vulnerable banks. - US officials to visit China for talks
(AFP)
AFP - US National Economic Council chairman Larry Summers will visit China next week for talks on bilateral relations, China announced Thursday. -
(AP)
AP - Coast Guard: no sign of oil leak after Gulf platform fire, but crews continue to monitor.