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Leading Index Shows Recession Could Be Nearing End

bloomberg.com | Bob Willis | Posted 08.20.2009 | Business


july 20 (Bloomberg) -- The index of U.S. leading indicators rose in June for a third consecutive month, reinforcing signs the economy may be emerging ...

Consumer Confidence Soars In May

AP | ANNE D'INNOCENZIO | Posted 06.26.2009 | Business


NEW YORK — Even with unemployment still rising and home prices still slumping, Americans are getting their confidence back in the economy. A wide...

Leading economic indicators dip more than expected

AP | TALI ARBEL | Posted 05.21.2009 | Business


NEW YORK — A private sector group's index of leading economic indicators fell more than expected in March, but the forecast called for the reces...

Economic Indicator Rises, Unexpectedly

AP | VINNEE TONG | Posted 03.22.2009 | Business


NEW YORK — A private sector measure of economic activity jumped unexpectedly in January for a second straight monthly increase, due mainly to fe...

Recession To Be Painful And Drawn Out: Report

Reuters | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


The U.S. economy has entered a recession that will be more painful and drawn out than the usual downturn, the director of the Reuters/University of Mi...