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(AFX UK Focus) 2008-05-12 04:47 HIGHLIGHTS Outlook of US economic indicators to be released in the coming week 11 May 08, 23:54 ET WASHINGTON (Thomson Financial) - The following is a synopsis of US economic indicators to be released in the coming week with forecasts compiled by Thomson's IFR Markets. more Bad mark for German economic policies 11 May 08, 23:49 ET German small and medium-sized entities (SMEs) are dissatisfied with current economic policies in Germany. Most criticized are political measures taken ... more Stocks sag on economic uncertainty, sky-high oil 11 May 08, 23:40 ET SINGAPORE: Stocks fell on Monday, weighed down by uncertainty over the health of the US economy and surging oil and commodity prices, while Japanese ... more HIGHLIGHTS Outlook of US economic indicators to be released in the ... 11 May 08, 23:37 ET WASHINGTON, May 12, 2008 (Thomson Financial via COMTEX) -- -- The following is a synopsis of US economic indicators to be released in the coming week with ... more Asian tocks sag on economic uncertainty, sky-high prices 11 May 08, 23:34 ET By Louise Heavens SINGAPORE -- Stocks fell Monday, weighed down by uncertainty over the health of the US economy and surging oil and commodity prices, ... more Economic Stimulus Check: Spend or Save? 11 May 08, 23:31 ET Economic stimulus checks are beginning to show up in bank accounts and mail boxes. The question is, do you spend it, or save it? FOX6 News reporter Jonathan Hardison has more on what some folks are choosing to do... more OUTLOOK US economic indicators to be released in the coming week 11 May 08, 23:29 ET WASHINGTON (Thomson Financial) - The following are the final consensus forecasts compiled by Thomson's IFR Markets for the major US economic indicators to be released in the coming week. more Economic slowdown begins 11 May 08, 23:15 ET The effect of higher interest rates is starting to dampen the national property market, as the appetite to borrow sharply slows down. ... more ANALYSIS: Myanmar set for political, economic shocks 11 May 08, 23:13 ET BANGKOK, Thailand - Military-ruled Myanmar, among the globe's poorest and most authoritarian nations, is reeling from a natural disaster of such magnitude ... more Grim statistics cloud economic stimulus plan 11 May 08, 23:04 ET By JOHN HAYES With all the discussion about the tax rebate and its intended effect on the economy, I felt compelled to throw in my 2 cents’ worth. ... more GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks sag on economic uncertainty, sky-high oil 11 May 08, 23:02 ET By Louise... Stocks fell on Monday, weighed down by uncertainty over the health of the US economy and surging oil and commodity prices, while Japanese ... more RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks sag on economic uncertainty, sky-high 11 May 08, 23:02 ET By Louise Heavens Stocks fell on Monday, weighed down by uncertainty over the health of the US economy and surging oil and commodity prices, while Japanese ... more Stocks sag on economic uncertainty 11 May 08, 23:02 ET By Louise Heavens SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Stocks fell on Monday, weighed down by uncertainty over the health of the US economy and surging oil and commodity ... more ECONOMIC PREVIEW: Economy Still Weakening, Data Expected To Show 11 May 08, 22:58 ET WASHINGTON (Dow Jones) -- Key sectors of the U.S. economy were slowing in April and early May, economists said ahead a very busy week for economic data. more OUTSIDE THE BOX: Sixty Years On, Israel Emerges As An Economic Force 11 May 08, 22:47 ET TEL AVIV (Dow Jones) -- Israel was born not only into war, carnage and controversy but also into shortage. Shorn of cash and goods, it had to ration meat, ... more Carroll cares about economic growth 11 May 08, 22:34 ET Mark Twain said, "Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it." In Carroll County, everybody is talking about economic development (or should be), but is anybody doing anything about it? more NAB predicts slowing economic growth 11 May 08, 22:31 ET The National Australia Bank's monthly business survey suggests economic growth in most sectors will slow to below 2 per cent in 2009. ... more Tough Economic Times Force Some to Spend Less on Mother's Day 11 May 08, 21:46 ET Today marks the 100th anniversary of Mother's Day, but with tough economic times, buying for mom may have many feeling a bit more of a crunch than in past years. FOX 11's Cameron Clark takes a look at how some remembered mom, while watching their budget. more Myanmar set for political, economic shocks 11 May 08, 21:39 ET By Denis D Gray Military-ruled Myanmar, among the globe's poorest and most authoritarian nations, is reeling from a natural disaster of such magnitude that ... more ABARE backs GM crops' economic benefits 11 May 08, 21:19 ET The Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Economics (ABARE) has thrown its backing behind genetically modified crops, saying the will provide ... more Howard accused of stalling economic reform 11 May 08, 21:11 ET With the Government's economic management credentials set to be closely scrutinised this week, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd told the Australian Davos Connection Future Summit in Sydney last night what he would like his legacy to be. more Economic & Technical Evaluations in Engineering & Maintenance Projects 11 May 08, 20:08 ET Engineering and maintenance projects call for complex engineering and business tradeoffs with due regard to compliance with regulatory and code requirements ... more The Week?s Major Economic Reports 11 May 08, 20:06 ET The highlight for economic news this week will be the Consumer Price Index for April, on Wednesday. more Looking Ahead The Week’s Major Economic Reports 11 May 08, 19:52 ET ECONOMIC REPORTS The highlight for economic news this week will be the Consumer Price Index for April, on Wednesday. Other reports will include retail sales ... more Garner Economic Development Showcase a Success 11 May 08, 19:35 ET GARNER, NC – About 150 state, regional and local business leaders and elected officials attended the Garner Economic Development Showcase on May 7 to learn ... more Atherton, Menlo Park and E. Palo Alto politicians file economic ... 11 May 08, 19:25 ET By Banks Albach Each spring, politicians statewide file statements of economic interest, forms that can prove either terrifically interesting or decidedly ... more Israel’s 60th Anniversary: Economic Drivers of Peace 11 May 08, 19:05 ET LONDON, 12 May 2008 — Israel celebrated the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Jewish state last Thursday. Israel’s joy is “Al-Nakba” for many ... more Economic worries as output falls for first time in five years 11 May 08, 19:04 ET By Peter MacMahon NEARLY half a decade of continuous private sector economic growth in Scotland has come to an end, figures out today reveal. ... more Economic plans for rural areas 11 May 08, 18:45 ET The Government is set to unveil a major industrialisation programme to help alleviate poverty and spur economic development in rural areas. ... more Corruption and red tape are main challenges to Mozambique's ... 11 May 08, 18:07 ET Corruption and red tape are main challenges to Mozambique's economic development, a senior European Commission official said in Maputo today. ... more Monday is a Busy Day in Japan for Economic News 11 May 08, 18:02 ET (RTTNews) - There were just a handful of economic reports out of Japan last week – but the analysts are making up for lost time with a very busy Monday to ... more Filing deadline set for federal economic injury disaster loans 11 May 08, 17:39 ET June 2 is the filing deadline for that are available to small businesses located in Mingo and Wayne counties as a result of drought conditions and higher ... more Mini economic summit set for May 22 11 May 08, 17:35 ET The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce presents “Transform 2010” held Thursday, May 22, 7:30–9 am, in Ulteig Engineers, 1041 Hawk St. and Richwood ... more Official Report Exposes Reasons for Country's Economic Deterioration 11 May 08, 17:23 ET In 'Poverty Alleviation and Unemployment Reduction' report recently released, Consultative (Shoura) Council exposed its vision aiming to get out of the dark ... more Economic growth in Scotland shrinks for first time since 2003 11 May 08, 17:21 ET Economic growth in Scotland has shrunk for the first time in five years amid a sharp slowdown spurred by the global credit crisis and soaring oil prices. ... more Buffett: Economic, credit woes linger 11 May 08, 17:17 ET By Rachel Beck AP NEW YORK -- Warren Buffett's comments on the investment outlook usually resonate, and those last weekend were no exception: Panic in ... more Edinburg economic leaders spat over how to lure DPS headquarters 11 May 08, 16:28 ET EDINBURG - Local leaders are divided about how to lure the Texas Department of Public Safety's new regional headquarters to the city. ... more Industry takes on new economic challenges 11 May 08, 16:21 ET NEW DELHI, May 11: India’s manufacturing industry is trying to stabilise, absorb and adjust its growth with the current economic challenges like high ... more Housing Loan Data Heads Aussie-NZ Economic Calendar 11 May 08, 16:01 ET (RTTNews) - Australian traders get another look Monday at where the nation’s economy might be heading with release of home loan data for March. ... more Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Hails Growing Trade And Economic Ties ... 11 May 08, 15:39 ET By Manik Mehta NEW YORK, May 11 (Bernama) -- Sri Lankan foreign minister hailed his countrys growing trade and economic ties with the ASEAN group, ... more We achieved economic progress, political stability: Mehbooba 11 May 08, 15:11 ET Sopur, May 11: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President, Mehbooba Mufti today said that the day her party took over reigns of power in Jammu and Kashmir, ... more Africa’s Economic Growth Set to Strengthen in the Coming Years 11 May 08, 14:25 ET Africa’s economic growth in 2007 was well above the long-term trend for the fifth consecutive year, and is expected to improve further in 2008 and 2009, ... more Crude shock, economic woes may hinder climb 11 May 08, 14:23 ET NEW YORK: US stocks are within spitting distance of crossing a milestone this week that could propel the market out of its trading range, but surging oil ... more Global economic crisis hits budget 11 May 08, 13:50 ET Taxpayers may not get all the tax relief they were hoping for in tomorrow's federal budget after Australia's economy was hit by the global economic crisis. ... more African economic growth to continue upward trend 11 May 08, 12:33 ET Kasekende was speaking here on Sunday at the launch of the seventh edition of the "African Economic Outlook", a report on the health of the continent’s ... more Sun: Economic slowdown drags on TASE 11 May 08, 12:31 ET With the market showing little interest in the brewing political crisis, investors remained unsettled about weaker economic growth in Israel and the US. ... more Myanmar set for political, economic shock 11 May 08, 12:22 ET By DENIS D. GRAY, AP BANGKOK, Thailand – Military-ruled Myanmar, among the globe’s poorest and most authoritarian nations, is reeling from a natural ... more Valley economic development alliance kicks off 11 May 08, 12:11 ET (Times-News (Twin Falls, ID) (KRT) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) May 11--The Workforce Development Alliance officially began its campaign Thursday, ... more Economic Warning Signs Your Paper 11 May 08, 11:29 ET Last week, Dominion Virginia Power announced it would seek a rate increase that would boost the average bill for residential customers locally by about 18 ... more Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Hails Growing Trade And Economic Ties With Asean (Malaysian National News Agency 11 May 08, 11:03 ET NEW YORK, May 11 (Bernama) -- Sri Lankas foreign minister hailed his countrys growing trade and economic ties with the ASEAN group, including Malaysia. more Money to Mom may be economic victim: Mother's Day has historically ... 11 May 08, 09:48 ET May 11, 2008 (The Free Lance-Star - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- -- Angel Ruiz has been in the US for only a month but already has ... more Myanmar set for long-lasting political, economic aftershocks 11 May 08, 09:03 ET BANGKOK, Thailand—Military-ruled Myanmar, among the globe’s poorest and most authoritarian nations, is reeling from a natural disaster of such magnitude ... more An economic downturn hits home 11 May 08, 08:50 ET When President Bush said he wasn't aware that the price of gasoline was ballooning toward $4 a gallon, jaws dropped across America. ... more 19 year old Emirati student to address world leaders at the World Economic Forum on the Middle East 11 May 08, 08:15 ET Noor Kamali, a student at the Higher College’s of Technology in Al Ain (where she is the President of The Toast Master Club and The Student Council Association and the Vice president of HCT Council has been elected by fellow young UAE nationals to represent the views of young UAE people at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the Middle East in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, later this month (May 18-20). more No one is insulated from economic slump 11 May 08, 08:02 ET Gabi Balladares remembers when it cost $20 to fill up her car with gas. Ah, the good old days. Did I mention Gabi is just 17 years old? ... more Coupon Websites Surge in Popularity on Heels of Economic Downturn 11 May 08, 07:11 ET When food prices rise and the economy weakens, coupon websites win big. Consumer pain is pure joy to sites such as Coupons.com and RetailMeNot.com, ... more Good economic news: A little bit of a mirage? 11 May 08, 06:41 ET WASHINGTON (AP) — The unemployment rate drops. Productivity grows. The trade deficit shrinks. Sounds great, right? Borrowing radio broadcaster Paul Harvey's ... more Analysis: 'Good' economic news partly a mirage 11 May 08, 06:24 ET By JEANNINE AVERSA AP The unemployment rate drops. Productivity grows. The trade deficit shrinks. Sounds great, right? Not so fast. ... more Deputies call for economic strategies to offset inflation 11 May 08, 06:22 ET Ha Noi — The National Assembly called for initiatives ranging from better economic forecasting to help those most affected by inflation and a curb of ... more UK economic outlook 'worsening' 11 May 08, 06:20 ET The outlook for the UK economy has got worse and the Bank of England must act to stop a major downturn, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned. ... more Local TV news faces economic challenges 11 May 08, 06:15 ET These are trying times to be in the local news business. And it's not just newspapers that are wrestling with all the changes. Local TV news is also facing ... more Economic reports last week 11 May 08, 05:20 ET Economic X-ray Worker productivity accelerated in the first quarter as cuts in jobs and hours left fewer employees to do more. more Area courses feeling effects of economic woes 11 May 08, 05:16 ET By mike Hutton Post-Tribune staff writer These are agonizing times for some of the fringe players operating golf courses in Northwest Indiana. ... more Ken King column: Your economic stimulus check ... again 11 May 08, 05:14 ET Last week I took a light look at the tax stimulus checks, and, of course, got a little criticism. So let's start over. The concept of the stimulus checks is ... more Good economic news a mirage? 11 May 08, 05:08 ET BY JEANNINE AVERSA AP WASHINGTON -- The unemployment rate drops. Productivity grows. The trade deficit shrinks. Sounds great, right? Not so fast. ... more Economic stimulus checks cited in new scam 11 May 08, 04:48 ET Would you like to get your federal economic stimulus check a few weeks earlier more What to do in an economic downturn 11 May 08, 04:41 ET • Consult your bank about your business' financial status. Lenders have valuable experience with economic cycles, and they can advise you on issues specific ... more How to Successfully Navigate Your Business through an Economic ... 11 May 08, 04:26 ET (Prudent Press Agency)--An economic downturn is a phase of the business cycle in which the economy as a whole is in decline.This phase basically marks the ... more Little good economic cheer to be found 11 May 08, 04:23 ET In analyzing the preliminary 2008 first quarter results, it's become apparent that the two halves of the bipolar economic sectors are almost in a dead heat. ... more Governor urges economic injury disaster status 11 May 08, 04:03 ET Gov. Sarah Palin on Friday signed a letter requesting the federal Small Business Administration declare an "Economic Injury Disaster" for Juneau due to increased electricity costs caused by April 16 avalanches. more Cloudy economic forecast for beaches 11 May 08, 03:58 ET By DAN SHORTRIDGE • The News Journal • May 11, 2008 REHOBOTH BEACH -- It's still the offseason here, with a few seagulls spotting the gray, drizzly skies. ... more Santa Clarita has state's best economic program 11 May 08, 03:48 ET By Signal Staff The city of Santa Clarita has been awarded the grand prize for best economic development program in the state of California for its tourism ... more For a true economic stimulus? Don't hold your breath 11 May 08, 03:27 ET Much has been said and written lately about the swirling economic storm in which we find ourselves. Much of the writing and speaking has, interestingly, ... more Economic slump brings out best in crafty readers 11 May 08, 03:22 ET It's not all tales of financial woe out there, as this week's 25 Words or Less contestants show. The slumping economy has forced most of us to cut back, ... more New strategy to develop border gate economic zones 11 May 08, 03:20 ET VietNamNet Bridge - The Prime Minister has just approved a project on planning and developing Vietnam’s border gate economic zones until 2020. In the future, the country will establish more border gate economic zones to further promote economic development in border areas. more Good economic news is something of a mirage 11 May 08, 03:13 ET By JEANNINE AVERSA AP WASHINGTON — The unemployment rate drops. Productivity grows. The trade deficit shrinks. Sounds great, right? Not so fast. ... more ANALYSIS: Myanmar set for political, economic shocks 11 May 08, 03:11 ET AP BANGKOK, Thailand -- Military-ruled Myanmar, among the globe's poorest and most authoritarian nations, is reeling from a natural disaster of such ... more Trade could be a rare economic bright spot in '08 11 May 08, 03:11 ET By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP WASHINGTON -- The US trade deficit narrowed sharply in March as demand for imports fell by the largest amount since the last ... more Good economic news deceptive 11 May 08, 03:02 ET AP WASHINGTON -- The unemployment rate drops. Productivity grows. The trade deficit shrinks. Sounds great, right? Not so fast. Some seemingly good economic ... more Rising prices bring home nation's economic woes 11 May 08, 02:57 ET Inflation is like a bad habit. No matter what you do, you just can't shake it. It's often noted that historically, South Dakota is spared the highs and lows ... more Scammers aim at economic stimulus checks 11 May 08, 02:54 ET As the federal government starts returning taxpayer money through economic stimulus checks, unscrupulous individuals have already found a scam to separate ... more Northwestern Shoshone have economic development plan 11 May 08, 02:19 ET SALT LAKE CITY -- Recognized as a federal tribe barely two decades ago, the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation has no oil or natural gas, no coal, ... more Money to Mom may be economic victim 11 May 08, 02:18 ET By PAMELA GOULD Angel Ruiz has been in the US for only a month but already has a job in the Fredericksburg area and this week was pleased to be able to send ... more Casinos feeling an economic pinch, too 11 May 08, 02:06 ET BY FRED MANN Kansas won't get an industry that is immune from economic slumps when its four new casinos open in two years. Casino companies, including those ... more Key unveils five step economic plan 11 May 08, 01:46 ET National Party leader John Key says his party has a five-point plan to ease the financial burden which is "suffocating" New Zealand families. ... more Political, economic aftershocks likely in Myanmar 11 May 08, 01:43 ET By Denis D. Gray AP BANGKOK, Thailand — Military-ruled Myanmar, among the globe's poorest and most authoritarian nations, is reeling from a natural disaster ... more City economic director Ebbert dies 11 May 08, 01:42 ET Dick Ebbert, Albany’s city economic development director, died Friday of cancer. more Take Stock in Florida: Ahead of the economic curve 11 May 08, 01:14 ET The Index of Leading Economic Indicators is a composite of several economic indicators. It is designed to predict future aggregate economic activity. more Parachutes soften economic landing after GM job cuts 11 May 08, 01:11 ET By JIM LEUTE ( Contact ) Sunday, May 11, 2008 JANESVILLE — When General Motors cuts its Janesville production this summer, workers laid off by the automaker ... more Good economic news something of a mirage 11 May 08, 01:11 ET By Jeannine Aversa | AP WASHINGTON -- The unemployment rate drops. Productivity grows. The trade deficit shrinks. Sounds great, right? Not so fast. ... more Myanmar set for political, economic shocks 11 May 08, 01:09 ET Denis D. Gray / AP BANGKOK, Thailand -- Military-ruled Myanmar, among the globe's poorest and most authoritarian nations, is reeling from a natural disaster ... more Buffett: Panic is over, but economic, credit woes linger 11 May 08, 01:01 ET NEW YORK - Warren Buffett's comments on the investment outlook usually resonate, and those last week were no exception: Panic in financial markets may be through, but that doesn't mean it's the end of the economic and credit woes. more Analysis: Good economic news something of a mirage 11 May 08, 00:37 ET By JEANNINE AVERSA | Saturday, May 10, 2008 9:45 AM PDT A "Reduced Price" is posted at a home for sale in Palo Alto, Calif., Wednesday, April 30, 2008. ... more Xinhua world economic news summary at 0430 GMT, May 11 11 May 08, 00:34 ET May 11, 2008 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- -- Two thirds of the Bulgarians defined the general economic situation in the country as worsening or deeply worsening, ... more Economic Preview: Economy still weakening, data expected to show 11 May 08, 00:19 ET WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Key sectors of the U.S. economy were slowing in April and early May, economists said ahead a very busy week for economic data. more A TRAIN OF HOPE Trip links to possibilities of economic growth ... 11 May 08, 00:09 ET BY MEGHAN V. MALLOY Passengers wave from a window, as Lincoln Lukin, of Gardiner, photographes the train passing through Farmingdale on Saturday afternoon. ... more ECONOMIC PREVIEW Economy still weakening, data expected to show 11 May 08, 00:03 ET By Rex Nutting, MarketWatch WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Key sectors of the US economy were slowing in April and early May, economists said ahead a very busy ... more

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