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| China's Stimulus Could Upend Markets The new investments funded by China's stimulus plan may swamp world markets and lead to a surge in trade conflicts, an international business group said. online.wsj.com |
Obama defends US wars as he accepts peace prize OSLO (AP) -- President Barack Obama entered the pantheon of Nobel Peace Prize winners Thursday with humble words, acknowledging his own few accomplishments while delivering a robust defense of war and promising to use the prestigious award to "reach for the world that ought to be."... hosted.ap.org |
Late Shopping Boosts Retailers A boost from procrastinating consumers and an extra shopping day increased total retail sales, excluding autos and gas, 3.6% over the year-earlier period through Christmas Eve. online.wsj.com |
Retail Sales Fell in December U.S. retail sales declined 0.3% in December, signaling restraint by consumers during the holidays. Separately, jobless claims increased in the latest week. online.wsj.com |
Fed Chief in New York Defends Main Office William C. Dudley joined other Fed officials in warning that Congressional efforts to curb the Federal Reserve could undermine its effectiveness. feeds.nytimes.com |