Banks, investment firms borrow less from Fed (AP) AP - Banks and investment firms reduced borrowing from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program over the past week, although demand for the loans remains elevated. Publ.Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:44:36 GMT Source: Yahoo.com
Inventories fall in September by most in 3 years (AP) AP - Businesses cut back on their inventories by a larger-than-expected amount in September, a possible sign of falling confidence in the face of a worsening economic slump. Publ.Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:07:39 GMT Source: Yahoo.com
Jobless claims surge while trade deficit narrows (AP) AP - Applications for unemployment benefits soared to the highest level since just after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while the trade deficit shrank more than expected as demand for imports plunged, further evidence of the struggling U.S. economy. Publ.Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:17:29 GMT Source: Yahoo.com
(AP) AP - Treasury pays $33.56 billion to 21 banks in second round of disbursements from rescue fund. Publ.Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:30:38 GMT Source: Yahoo.com
Treasury bills fall to record lows at auction (AP) AP - Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills fell in Monday's auction with rates on both three-month and six-month bills dropping to the lowest levels on record. Publ.Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:14:06 GMT Source: Yahoo.com
Jobless claims jump unexpectedly to 7-year high (AP) AP - The number of newly laid-off individuals seeking unemployment benefits has jumped to a level not seen since just after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, as companies cut more jobs in the face of a slowing economy. Publ.Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:28:19 GMT Source: Yahoo.com
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