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Construction spending shows gains but outlook grim (AP via Yahoo! News)
Construction spending fell less than expected in November as record activity on nonresidential projects helped offset another steep decline in housing. But the outlook remains bleak as credit is tight for builders trying to stay afloat amid a recession entering its second year.
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:31:17 GMT
Possible triggers for unrest in China (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
(Reuters) - Chinese officials have warned that the country faces rising social unrest as growth slows and unemployment rises.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT
Obama finds lovefest on Capitol Hill (San Francisco Chronicle)
Proposed economic recovery package The economic package under consideration by President-elect Barack Obama and his congressional allies would commit $675 billion to $775 billion over two years (although additional proposals by lawmakers could increase the...
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:41:43 GMT
HAZY FUTURE (Gulf Times)
Residential buildings of Kowloon are seen with Hong Kong island in the backgound, viewed against heavy haze, from Kowloon peak, locally known as Fei Ngo Shan in Hong Kong yesterday.
Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:27:31 GMT
FACTBOX-Possible triggers for unrest in China (AlertNet)
Source: Reuters Jan 6 (Reuters) - Chinese officials have warned that the country faces rising social unrest as growth slows and unemployment rises. For story click on [nPEK9770]. China is secretive with data about ...
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:07:40 GMT
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