U.S. Manufacturing

U.S. manufacturing declined in November

TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 1 (UPI) -- U.S. manufacturing activity declined for the fourth consecutive month in November, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday. The institutes's headline index, the Purchasing Managers Index,...

European, US markets slump on economic gloom

European and U.S. stock markets slumped Monday, giving up around half of last week's gains, after a raft of weak economic data renewed fears that the global economy is slowing sharply. Asian shares closed modestly lower.

U.S. in recession, Europe backs spending hikes

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy has been in a recession for a year, the nation's business cycle arbiter declared on Monday, while European leaders vowed to step up public spending to try to cushion a deepening downturn.

Oil drops 8 percent to below $50 as OPEC defers cuts

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil plunged more than 8 percent to below $50 a barrel on Monday after OPEC deferred a decision on new supply cuts at a meeting over the weekend. The producer group delayed a decision on output until later...

Stocks set for opening slide on economic woe

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks headed for a slide at the opening on Monday as concerns about the deepening world economic slump dented the appetite for risk and investors fretted about the start of what they fear will be a bleak...

U.S. dollar, yen rise as weak data erodes risk appetite

By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar and yen rallied on Monday as sharp declines in U.S., European and Chinese manufacturing activity unnerved investors and pushed world stock markets lower. The yen...

Bond Report: Treasurys rally, yields slide, as economic outlook worsens

Treasurys rally, sending benchmark yields to their lowest levels in more than 30 years, as economic data further fueled concerns over a global recession, lifting demand for the safe-haven of fixed-income assets.

Stocks Remain Sharply Lower

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq each tumbled nearly 9% Monday after dismal reports on U.S. manufacturing sentiment and construction spending Different month, same stock market. The large-cap S&P 500 index and the technology-heavy Nasdaq...

Manufacturing Weakens

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Paulson: New TARP Ideas Mulled

WASHINGTON -- Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson Monday reiterated that his department is still aggressively examining new ways to stabilize financial markets, stem foreclosures, and boost the economy. Mr. Paulson said Treasury...

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