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Better jobs number gives hope to U.S. economy, despite debt talk

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Jul 28, 2011
Fewer people filed for unemployment benefits last week. Could that be a sign that things are turning around? Adolfo Laurenti , deputy chief economist at Mesirow Financial explains.
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Explainer: What is the repo market?

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Jul 28, 2011
Stock markets have up until now seemed less than bothered by the nation's debt-ceiling drama. But the so-called "repo market" on Wall Street shows that confidence is wavering.
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How investors can profit off a default

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Jul 28, 2011
There are safe bets, and more speculative tactics
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No longer in the discussion: Jobs

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Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Jul 28, 2011
At one time, Democrats and President Obama talked about ways to stimulate the creation of more jobs in the debt ceiling negotiations. Now the plans of both parties are all about cutting spending.
Posted In: Jobs
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Overall impact beyond debt ceiling deadline could be long-lasting

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Jul 27, 2011
Even if the country avoids default, there are other economic threats that could impact the long-term health of the economy
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On Capitol Hill, lawmakers hear ratings agencies failed in multiple crises

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Jul 27, 2011
Ratings agencies: you can't live with them, can't live without them, says New York University Professor Lawrence J. White
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Companies order fewer big ticket items in June

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Jul 27, 2011
Economist Richard Dekaser says this may be first hard data to prove that debt ceiling debate has worried companies.
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Congress takes on ratings agencies

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Jul 27, 2011
A House subcommittee today looks into the role of ratings agencies during and after the financial crisis
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American economic dominance at risk?

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Jul 27, 2011
Alan Beattie of the Financial Times discusses why the debt drama in Washington is problematic for the world
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How are Americans preparing for a possible default?

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Kristian Foden-Vencil
Jul 27, 2011
As the August 2nd default deadline approaches, people are buying up gold coins and locking in mortgage interest rates to prepare for a worst-case scenario.
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A long tradition of raising the U.S. debt ceiling in July, 2011 led to one of the most heated battles in Congress over the nation's budget. Follow Marketplace's coverage of the debt-ceiling.

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