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ECONOMY Thu Jul 3, 2008 @ 6:00pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- NEW YORK (AP) -- Treasury bond prices were mixed Thursday after reports showed that the economy lost jobs for the sixth straight month and that the services sector contracted in June. Reports from the Labor Department and the Institute for Supply Managem.. Read More

MARKETS Thu Jul 3, 2008 @ 6:00pm neoform

money.cnn.com -- True cost of cheap online gasMore Videos Quick Vote How secure do you feel in your job? Very Not at all Somewhat I am unemployed or View results NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Crude prices surged Thursday to a new trading record near $146 a barrel as.. Read More

GENERAL Thu Jul 3, 2008 @ 3:01pm neoform

news.yahoo.com -- By Kenneth Li 1 hour, 27 minutes ago NEW YORK (Reuters) - The deteriorating U.S. economy and slumping stock prices will frame discussions among top media and technology executives at the 26th annual Allen & Co confab in Sun Valley, Idaho, next week. Ta.. Read More

ECONOMY Thu Jul 3, 2008 @ 3:00pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- NEW YORK (AP) -- Oil prices briefly soared to a new high near $146 a barrel Thursday, extending the previous day's record-shattering rally before easing somewhat as the dollar gained ground against the euro. Americans hitting the road for the July Fourth.. Read More

ECONOMY Thu Jul 3, 2008 @ 3:00pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- NEW YORK (AP) -- Higher oil prices caused service businesses to shrink in June, as falling new orders and rising costs hit the nation's coffee shops, paper mills and corner stores. The Institute for Supply Management said Thursday that the services secto.. Read More

ECONOMY Thu Jul 3, 2008 @ 12:01pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- Bond prices were mixed Thursday after the government's June payroll report came in largely as expected, allaying some fears about the health of the economy, but a survey showing weakness in the service sector tempered gains. The benchmark 10-year note fe.. Read More

MARKETS Thu Jul 3, 2008 @ 12:00pm neoform

money.cnn.com -- 6 months of job lossesMore Videos Quick Vote How secure do you feel in your job? Very Not at all Somewhat I am unemployed or View results NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Bond prices were mixed Thursday after the government's June payroll report came in.. Read More

GENERAL Thu Jul 3, 2008 @ 9:01am neoform

news.yahoo.com -- 56 minutes ago LONDON (AFP) - US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said here on Thursday that the US economy would most likely be stronger at the end of 2008, even as oil prices surged to new records above 146 dollars. "I think there is a very strong po.. Read More

WORLD Wed Jul 2, 2008 @ 6:00pm neoform

money.cnn.com -- Some developing nations are no longer subsidizing gasoline. Normally this would crimp demand and lower prices worldwide, but experts disagree that this scenario will pan out. Quick Vote When it comes to investing my money, I most trust: Myself A fami.. Read More

GENERAL Wed Jul 2, 2008 @ 3:01pm neoform

news.yahoo.com -- Wed Jul 2, 11:02 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said on Wednesday that high oil prices, further home price declines and capital markets turmoil will prolong the American economy's slowdown, while Europe and the UK were al.. Read More

ECONOMY Wed Jul 2, 2008 @ 3:00pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- Oil prices rose to a new intraday record Wednesday as traders mostly looked past a mixed inventory report to focus on continued political and currency issues. Light, sweet crude for August delivery was up $2.64 to $143.61 a barrel on the New York Mercant.. Read More

ECONOMY Wed Jul 2, 2008 @ 12:01pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- NEW YORK (AP) -- Treasury prices rose Wednesday as investors prepared for another downbeat reading on the U.S. job market. On Thursday, ahead of the July 4th holiday, the Labor Department is scheduled to report on job creation and the unemployment rate i.. Read More

MARKETS Wed Jul 2, 2008 @ 9:00am neoform

money.cnn.com -- Arctic meltdown leads to oil rushMore Videos Special Reportfull coverage Speculation not to blame for oil - report Energy's easiest fix: Use less Oil settles at record on tight supply forecast Fewer flights, higher fares Oil bills: Congress gets l.. Read More

ECONOMY Tue Jul 1, 2008 @ 6:01pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Sarah Steelman called Tuesday for the repeal of Missouri's ethanol mandate, which she claims is fueling higher food prices. A state law that took effect in January requires gas stations to se.. Read More

ECONOMY Tue Jul 1, 2008 @ 6:00pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- NEW YORK (AP) -- Treasury prices finished little changed Tuesday, giving up gains as stocks reversed their losses and after a report showed surprising rebound in manufacturing last month. Easing some fears about the economy, the Institute for Supply Mana.. Read More

GENERAL Tue Jul 1, 2008 @ 3:01pm neoform

news.yahoo.com -- Tue Jul 1, 6:36 AM ET LONDON (AFP) - Europe's main markets slumped on Tuesday, the start of the third quarter, as oil prices jumped back toward record highs, fuelling worries about rising inflation. London's FTSE 100 index of leading shares was down by.. Read More

GENERAL Tue Jul 1, 2008 @ 3:01pm neoform

news.yahoo.com -- By ELLEN SIMON, AP Business Writer 13 minutes ago NEW YORK - Each week, Ira Cooper opens a letter from another supplier with the same message as the last: We're raising our prices, effective immediately. We can't tell you how long the new prices will la.. Read More

GENERAL Tue Jul 1, 2008 @ 3:01pm neoform

news.yahoo.com -- 58 minutes ago NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. retail gasoline demand remained in a slump as high prices at the pump trimmed demand for the fuel, MasterCard Advisors said Tuesday. "The regional year-over-year view shows all regions but the Midwest are consum.. Read More

ECONOMY Tue Jul 1, 2008 @ 3:00pm neoform

biz.yahoo.com -- NEW YORK (AP) -- Each week, Ira Cooper opens a letter from another supplier with the same message as the last: We're raising our prices, effective immediately. We can't tell you how long the new prices will last. "We used to get quotes good for six month.. Read More

MARKETS Tue Jul 1, 2008 @ 3:00pm neoform

money.cnn.com -- Choosing the right bond fundMore Videos Quick Vote In the next year, I believe the economy: Is going to get worse Is going to get better Will be more of the same or View results NEW YORK (AP) -- Treasury prices gave up early gains Tuesday after a r.. Read More