United States

Tuesday, February 12th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Bush optimistic about the US economy; 2.7% growth in 2008

President George Bush said the fundamentals of the U.S. economy are strong, but admitted the country is going through a period of economic uncertainty. However Bush underlined that the 152 billion US dollars stimulus package he will sign into law Wednesday will provide a much needed boost.
Tuesday, February 12th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Global stock market losses in Jan reach 5.2 trillion US dollars

Fears of a global slowdown triggered by US housing market problems wiped 5.2 trillion US dollars off global stock markets in January, analysts estimate. According to ratings firm Standard and Poor's, 50 out of 52 share indexes around the world ended the month lower. (5.2 trillion is equivalent to two GDP of France).
Friday, February 8th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
US stimulus package passed but political system at its lowest

United States President George Bush announced on Friday that the will sign a 168 billion US dollars economic stimulus package approved by the Senate that he said is needed to help boost the slowing economy. The announcement came as an AP-Ipso public opinion poll revealed an all time low support for President Bush and the US Congress.
Wednesday, February 6th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
US dollar no longer king of currencies, not even in NY

In the latest example that the U.S. dollar is not what it used to be some shops in New York City have begun accepting Euros and other foreign currencies as payment for merchandise.
Tuesday, February 5th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Wall Street: Not-So-Super Tuesday Dow Plunges 370 Points

Stocks slumped for a second straight session Tuesday after Wall Street saw an unexpected contraction in the service sector as evidence that the economy is sinking into recession. The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 350 points, while bond prices rose.
Monday, February 4th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
US campaign frenzy ahead of 'Super Tuesday' vote

Exhausted White House hopefuls launched one last frenzied day of campaigning before a 24-state “Super Tuesday” - the biggest one-day White House nominating contest in history.
Sunday, February 3rd 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Recession in the air: first decline in US jobs since August 2003

United States has seen the first decline in employment since August 2003, providing fresh evidence that the US economy could be entering a recession. Employers cut 17,000 jobs from their payrolls in January, Labor Department figures showed. Economists had been expecting a rise of 80,000.
Friday, February 1st 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Obama, Clinton smooth over spats in Hollywood debate

The historic choice for the Democratic presidential nominee came into clear focus at the final Democratic debate Thursday between the two candidates left standing - Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton - who smoothed over their recent spats and turned most of their attacks on Republicans.
Thursday, January 31st 2008 - 20:00 UTC
US economy and consumer confidence weakening rapidly

United States economic growth fell sharply in the last three months of 2007 as the credit crunch took effect, according to the latest figures from the Department of Commerce. Overall growth rate in 2007 was 2.2%, the weakest since 2002.
Thursday, January 31st 2008 - 20:00 UTC
FBI and SEC probe into the sub prime mortgage crisis

The FBI is investigating at least fourteen companies embroiled in the sub-prime mortgage crisis as part of a crackdown on improper lending and inside information according to The Wall Street Journal.