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SKorea's economy accelerates in 4Q
SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea's economic growth accelerated in the fourth quarter on strength in exports and manufacturing, the Bank of Korea said Friday, with economists expressing optimism the country can weather a possible global slowdown. Gro...
Author:KELLY OLSENDate:01/26/08Click:7669 Full Story »
Proposed mortgage plan could aid markets
WASHINGTON - A component of the government's tentative economic stimulus package announced Thursday would give an immediate lift to buyers and sellers in higher-priced housing markets. The package agreed upon by Democratic and Republican members of...
Author:ALAN ZIBELDate:01/26/08Click:7673 Full Story »
Gates' optimism jolts economic forum
DAVOS, Switzerland - Buoyed by optimism from Bill Gates, business and government leaders at the World Economic Forum on Friday set aside two days of confronting fears and considered the positive things they can do. Gates, the Microsoft chairman and...
Author:ALEXANDER G. HIGGINSDate:01/26/08Click:7671 Full Story »
Senate pressured to OK stimulus deal
WASHINGTON - A much-anticipated deal between the White House and once-warring House leaders to speed tax rebate checks to workers starting in May has the Senate in a bind over whether to try to add to the measure. Few public developments were expect...
Author:ANDREW TAYLORDate:01/26/08Click:7671 Full Story »
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