Reuters – U.S. economic growth slowed in the second quarter as companies invested heavily in equipment from abroad and the pace of consumer spending eased, raising concerns about the recovery in the rest of 2010. Read More Imports slow Q2 growth as business spending surges
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AP – The recovery lost momentum in the spring as growth slowed to a 2.4 percent pace, its most sluggish showing in nearly a year and too weak to drive down unemployment.
Read More Recovery loses speed as consumers turn cautious
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Reuters – New orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods unexpectedly fell for a second straight month in June, posting their largest decline since August, further evidence economic growth cooled in the second quarter.
Read More Durable goods orders fall as growth picture dims
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Reuters – BP Plc is expected to install an American known for diplomacy as chief executive, replacing Tony Hayward who has come under fire for his gaffe-prone handling of the worst oil spill in U.S. history.
Read More BP set to replace CEO as spill cleanup resumes
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Reuters – What’s odd about this scenario? Read More Europes prospects brighten as US fades
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AP – The lowest mortgage rates in decades are just too good for some people to pass up. Read More Refinancings rise as mortgage rates hit 456 pct
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AFP – The Federal Reserve revealed it was weighing new measures to keep the faltering US recovery on track Wednesday, warning jobs and growth will be tougher to regain than expected.
Read More US Fed weighs new measures as recovery falters
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Reuters – Deborah Coleman lost her unemployment benefits in April, and now fears for millions of others if the Senate does not extend aid for the jobless.
Read More Fears grow as millions lose jobless benefits
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