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Dollar gains as homeowners, job-seekers struggle

ARTICLE: The dollar's appeal as a safe haven sent it higher in trading Thursday after reports on housing and unemployment raised fears that the economy will be weak next year.

Nov 19, 2009 | 6:20 pm

Geithner: some bailout funds to help lower debt

ARTICLE: Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday the government's $700 billion bailout program will end "as soon as we can," and that part of it will be used to lower the soaring federal debt.

Nov 19, 2009 | 12:40 pm

Value of loans at biggest banks drops in Sept.

ARTICLE: The value of loans held by the largest banks who received the largest amounts of government bailout support fell for an eighth consecutive month in September, according to the Treasury Department.

Nov 17, 2009 | 4:05 pm

Foreign demand rises for long-term US assets

ARTICLE: Foreign demand for long-term U.S. financial assets rose in September as China and other countries boosted their holdings of Treasury securities.

Nov 17, 2009 | 8:25 am

Businesses cut inventories for 13th straight month

ARTICLE: Businesses slashed inventories for a 13th consecutive month in September although the pace of reductions slowed from the previous month. The economic rebound is expected to remain tentative until businesses switch to rebuilding their stockpiles.

Nov 16, 2009 | 9:10 am

Obama unlikely to push China hard on currency

ARTICLE: In his visit to Beijing this week, President Barack Obama is expected to tread lightly when pressing China to let its currency rise against the dollar.

Nov 15, 2009 | 12:00 pm