Sluggish Economy

Economy Stays Stuck As Consumers Lock Their Wallets

New York Times | MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM | Posted 10.04.2008 | Business


The nation's economy failed to pick up speed in August and the final days of July, as rising prices and a weak job market prompted consumers to reduce...

Manhattan Home Sales Slow, Prices Rise

AP | J.W. ELPHINSTONE | Posted 04.10.2008 | Business


NEW YORK — Turmoil on Wall Street and a sluggish economy finally slowed home sales in the Big Apple in the first quarter, but a slew of big-tick...

'07 Economy Expected To Log Worst Growth In Five Years

AP Via Washington Post | JEANNINE AVERSA | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


Strained by an ailing housing market and credit woes, the economy in 2007 is expected to log its worst growth in five years and should be somewhat slu...