In Weak Economy, College Grads ‘Surge’ Into Military – NPR
In Weak Economy, College Grads 'Surge' Into MilitaryNPRThe weak economy is helping to drive thousands more college graduates into the U.S. military. Since the recession began in 2007, there's been…
Venezuela gov’t says economy up 5.4 percent – Sacramento Bee
KPIC Venezuela gov't says economy up 5.4 percentSacramento BeeCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela's economy grew in the second quarter to a level 5.4 percent ahead of the same period last year,…
China’s Wen urges North Korea to let the market help revamp economy – Reuters
Sky News Australia China's Wen urges North Korea to let the market help revamp economyReutersSHANGHAI (Reuters) – Premier Wen Jiabao encouraged North Korea to allow "market mechanisms" help revamp its…
Treasuries Drop Fastest Since 2010 as Economy Blocks Fed – Bloomberg
Treasuries Drop Fastest Since 2010 as Economy Blocks FedBloombergEconomic data on the job market, the housing industry and consumer purchasing and sentiment showed signs of faster growth, helping reduce haven…
Venezuelan Economy Grew 5.4% on Spending Ahead of Elections – Businessweek
Venezuelan Economy Grew 5.4% on Spending Ahead of ElectionsBusinessweek“The expansion of the economy is clearly driven by an expansion in government spending,” said Francisco Rodriguez, an economist at Bank of…
Euro-Area Exports Increased 2.4% in June, Led by Germany, Italy – Bloomberg
Globe and Mail Euro-Area Exports Increased 2.4% in June, Led by Germany, ItalyBloombergEurope's economy contracted 0.2 percent in the second quarter as tougher austerity measures pushed at least six member…
PMEAC pegs economic growth at 6.7 per cent – The Hindu
AFP PMEAC pegs economic growth at 6.7 per centThe Hindu“Economy will grow at 6.7 per cent in 2012-13,” Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) Chairman C. Rangarajan said while releasing…
Americans’ Views on Economy Are Most Pessimistic Since November – Bloomberg
Americans' Views on Economy Are Most Pessimistic Since NovemberBloombergThe share of households viewing the economy as heading in the wrong direction rose to 45 percent in August, the highest since…
For Europe’s Economy, a Lost Decade Looms – New York Times
New York Times For Europe's Economy, a Lost Decade LoomsNew York TimesWith the exception of Germany, none of Europe's biggest economies have returned to the level of economic output they…
Asia Stocks Rise for a Third Week on Wen Comments, US Economy – Businessweek
AFP Asia Stocks Rise for a Third Week on Wen Comments, US EconomyBusinessweek“The global central banks' attitude to prevent economies from falling into a serious slowdown is helping investor sentiment,”…
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