US Economy
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Thursday, March 17th, 2011Businesses reduced inventories in December, a sign that they remain cautious about the strength and durability of the economic recovery.
Retail sales gains in January could boost growth
Thursday, March 17th, 2011A modestly better-than-expected report on retail sales for January could suggest stronger economic growth in coming months. But this week’s severe snowstorms will likely depress activity in February.
Wis. agency will resume lending to home buyers
Thursday, March 17th, 2011Wisconsin residents seeking to buy a home for the first time got a boost Friday when the state’s affordable housing agency announced plans to resume lending after a 17-month suspension.
New York manufacturing picks up but China sells U.S. debt
Thursday, March 17th, 2011A regional U.S. manufacturing gauge published Monday hit its highest level since October, but also suggested a rebound in that sector might run out of momentum.
White House adviser says U.S. employment stable
Thursday, March 17th, 2011White House economic adviser Christina Romer said on Wednesday that the U.S. employment picture was stable, with job growth expected by spring.
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