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US economy figures mixed, but looking up for consumers

US economy figures mixed, but looking up for consumers

Consumers, the driving factor in the US economy, this month registered their highest level of optimism in five months after incomes climbed in November, boding well for fourth-quarter growth. However, the overall picture is mixed, with closely watched non-defense capital […]
US economy figures mixed, but looking up for consumers

US economy figures mixed, but looking up for consumers

Consumers, the driving factor in the US economy, this month registered their highest level of optimism in five months after incomes climbed in November, boding well for fourth-quarter growth. However, the overall picture is mixed, with closely watched non-defense capital […]
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Economic growth revised downward slightly for Q3

Economic growth revised downward slightly for Q3

US gross domestic product for the third quarter has been revised downward to 2% from an initial estimate of 2.1%. Adjustments were made for lower spending by businesses and for inventory. Analysts also point to the strong US dollar as […]
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WTO talks end with gains for world trade

WTO talks end with gains for world trade

The latest round of World Trade Organization talks concluded with an agreement to eliminate agricultural export subsidies and to expand the number of information and technology products for tariff reduction. Members did not reaffirm the mandate of the Doha round […]
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House passes bill to make many tax breaks permanent

House passes bill to make many tax breaks permanent

The House has voted 318-109 to approve a tax package worth more than $600 billion that would make many tax breaks permanent and would temporarily extend others. Provisions that would become permanent include enhanced small-business expensing, the tax credit for […]
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Fed approves 1st post-crisis rate hike

Fed approves 1st post-crisis rate hike

The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark short-term interest rate for the first time in almost a decade, citing the strength of the economic recovery. The rate will increase by a quarter of a percentage point. As the Fed pursues […]
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Congressional negotiators form $1.1T spending deal

Congressional negotiators form $1.1T spending deal

Congressional negotiators have hammered out a $1.1 trillion spending package necessary to keep the federal government running through September. The bill needs to be approved by the House and Senate. Negotiators also reached a deal to extend a package of […]
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Congress makes progress on $1.1T spending bill

Congress makes progress on $1.1T spending bill

House and Senate lawmakers say Congress is moving toward a $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill that could be finalized today. Last week’s continuing resolution expires Thursday, meaning Congress may need to pass another short-term extension to finish and vote on […]
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