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Monthly Archive January, 2012

EU leaders pledge to stimulate growth, create jobs

January 31, 2012

In a tacit acknowledgment that their exclusive focus on austerity has had painful side effects, European leaders have promised to stimulate growth and create jobs.
Heads […]

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What we worry about when we worry about Greek debt

January 29, 2012

Remember Greece?
It’s been two years since a financial crisis erupted in the birthplace of drama, and the final act is still unfinished. A second week […]

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Economy likely ended 2011 with strong growth

January 27, 2012

A weak year for the economy likely ended on a hopeful note.
The economy likely grew at annual rate of 3 percent in the October-December quarter, […]

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Boeing 4Q profit up but expected defense cuts to hurt 2012 earnings

January 26, 2012

Quicker deliveries of Boeing’s commercial airplanes helped it report a 20-percent jump in fourth-quarter profits, and offset sluggish growth in its defense business.
However, its shares […]

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India Unexpectedly Cut Reserve Ratio as BRIC Nations Act to Protect Growth - Bloomberg

January 24, 2012

India

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Treasuries Off to Worst Start Since 2003 on Strengthening Global Economy - Bloomberg

January 22, 2012

Treasuries are off to their worst start in nine years amid signs the U.S. economy is strengthening and Europe is moving closer to resolving its […]

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A veteran of self-employment finds solace in work-a-day life

January 21, 2012

The ubiquitous symbols of gainful employment, the key card and picture ID attached to his sweater, speak equally to Ed Wolfgram’s periodic rejection of his […]

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Philippines Cuts Key Rate for First Time Since 2009 as Growth Outlook Dims - Bloomberg

January 19, 2012

The Philippines cut interest rates for the first time since July 2009, joining emerging markets from Thailand to Indonesia in easing monetary policy as a […]

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Consumer bureau’s jobs No. 1, 2 and 3

January 17, 2012

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new director — armed with the bureau’s full powers — has set his top priorities for what to do […]

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AP opens full news bureau in North Korea

January 16, 2012

The Associated Press opened its newest bureau here Monday, becoming the first international news organization with a full-time presence to cover news from North Korea […]

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