Economic Stimulus News
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Stocks Mixed as Investors Reassess Fed Worries
Concern that the Federal Reserve might ease back on its economic stimulus program sooner than expected had also riled investors. Any pullback, or tapering, by the Fed of its economic stimulus would be a clear signal from the central bank that
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Oil Falls on Concerns for China Demand, Fed Policy
exacerbated by sharp declines in global stock markets amid indications that the U.S. Federal Reserve's may pull back on its economic stimulus program. An earlier loss of $2 a barrel was trimmed by midday, however, as U.S. stock markets recovered. Benchmark
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US Stock Market Recovers Most of an Early Loss
to the slowdown in China's economic engine and worries among investors that the Federal Reserve may ease back on its economic stimulus program. The Dow is still up 16.7 percent this year. The Standard & Poor's 500 fell five points to 1,650, or 0
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Stock Slump Continues on Wall Street
Uncertainty about Federal Reserve's commitment to economic stimulus sends markets lower
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Senate Rejects Bid to Let States Run Food Stamps
numbers have risen rapidly because of the economic downturn, higher food prices and expanded eligibility under the 2009 economic stimulus law. Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, who heads the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee
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Weak Yen a Help for Japan, but Headache Elsewhere
Japanese officials say their goal isn't to devalue the yen. Rather, they say the currency's slide is a byproduct of the economic stimulus policies embraced this year by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's administration. Under Abe's direction, Japan has embarked
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Stocks Rise on Fed Stimulus Hopes, Home Sales
higher Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said it was too soon for the central bank to pull back on its economic stimulus programs. Investors were also encouraged by news that sales of previously-occupied U.S. homes rose last month to
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Bank of England Remains Divided on Stimulus
Bank of England policymakers remain divided on whether to expand program of economic stimulus
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Senate Votes to Make Small Cut to Food Stamps
The rolls rose rapidly because of the economic downturn, rising food prices and expanded eligibility under the 2009 economic stimulus law. Republicans criticized President Barack Obama in last year's presidential campaign for the expansion of the program
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World Stocks Mixed Ahead of Fed Statements
markets were mixed Tuesday as investors waited for the U.S. Federal Reserve to telegraph what it plans to do next with its economic stimulus program. The Fed is conducting its third round of massive bond purchases known as quantitative easing to help drive down
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Asia Stocks Fall Ahead of Fed Statements
markets fell Tuesday as investors waited for the U.S. Federal Reserve to telegraph what it plans to do next with its economic stimulus program. The Fed is conducting its third round of massive bond purchases known as quantitative easing to help drive down
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Summary Box: Small Company Stocks Are Bright Spot
edged lower. FED AHEAD: Stock trading was subdued as investors waited on more information about the Federal Reserve's economic stimulus program. On Wednesday Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke will appear before Congress and the central bank will release the minutes
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How the Dow Jones Industrial Average Fared Monday
Standard & poor's 500 index edged lower on Monday as investors waited on more information about the Federal Reserve's economic stimulus program. On Wednesday Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke will appear before Congress and the central bank will release minutes
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Stock Prices Are Little Changed in Early Trading
levels Friday. Investors will be watching the Federal Reserve this week for clues about what its plans to do next with its economic stimulus program. On Wednesday Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will appear before Congress and the central bank will release
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Column: Dustups Have Government's Role in Common
said in 2009. He was speaking to a joint session of Congress as he pushed for lawmakers to overcome their anger over his economic stimulus plan and approve his health care overhaul. Republicans have countered that government is not the answer to fixing what
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Deep Divide in Congress Over Domestic Food Aid
rapidly because of the economic downturn, rising food prices and expanded eligibility under President Barack Obama's 2009 economic stimulus law. Republicans criticized Obama in last year's presidential campaign for his expansion of the program, and many House
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House Panel Set to OK Cut in Food Stamp Program
rapidly because of the economic downturn, rising food prices and expanded eligibility under President Barack Obama's 2009 economic stimulus law. Republicans attacked Obama in last year's presidential campaign for his expansion of the program, and many
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World Stocks Mixed After German 1Q Growth Released
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 shed 0.6 percent to 5,191.70. Good economic data aside, stocks are also benefiting from the economic stimulus from the Federal Reserve and other global central banks. Under a program called "quantitative easing," the Fed has
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Markets Climb, Led by Small-Company Stocks
market strategist at RDM Financial. The economy is weak enough that the Fed will continue with its $85 billion-a-month economic stimulus program, but strong enough for companies to generate healthy earnings. "There is a lot of momentum in the market right
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US Stocks Edge Higher in Early Trading
year and the S&P 500 index is 15 percent higher. Record company earnings, optimism that the economy is improving and economic stimulus from the Federal Reserve are bolstering demand for stocks. Oil edged lower, falling 11 cents, or 0.1 percent, to
