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A European Union flag is seen in front of the Parthenon temple in Athens

EU Leaders Turn Spotlight on Economic Reforms to Stem Growth Crisis

Austerity and reform finely balanced to bring back growth in Europe in face of record unemployment rates.

Atlanta Fed President: Economy Gaining Strength, but Sustainability in Doubt

The U.S. economy is strengthening, but its long-term sustainability is questionable, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Dennis Lockhart said Thursday .

Immigration: How It Could Cost Republicans the Latino Vote and the 2012 Election

Latinos, a large and growing voting bloc in several swing states, could play a pivotal role in deciding the U.S. presidential election. A raft of tough new state immigration laws, combined with rhetoric from its candidates, could hurt the Republican Party in November.

787 Dreamliners are seen on the production line at the Boeing Commercial Airplane manufacturing facility in Everett

ISM Manufacturing Index Drops Unexpectedly to 52.4% in Feb

Business at U.S. manufacturers expanded at a slower-than-expected pace in February, according to a closely watched survey of the sector released Thursday.

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Jobless Claims Held at 4-Year Low of 351,000 for 3rd Week

Claims for jobless benefits came in at 351,000 for the third consecutive week and the four-week moving average continued to decline. However, economists point out that the economy needs to show more strength for the drop in the still-high jobless rate to be sustainable.

People walk in line to register for the 2009 CUNY Big Apple Job Fair at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York

Jobless Claims Hover Near 4-Year Lows

New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits edged down last week, holding near four-year lows, according to a government report on Thursday that suggested the labor market was gaining momentum.

Professor Luigi Zingales believes Greece's second likely default will pit the nation against angry taxpayers from other European countries

Euro Zone Unemployment, Inflation Inch Up

Euro zone unemployment rose to 10.7 percent in January from a revised 10.6 percent in December, while the annual inflation rate edged up to 2.7 in February from 2.6 percent in January, the European Union's official statistics agency, Eurostat, reported Thursday.

Greek manufacturing slump deepens in Feb: PMI

Greek manufacturing shrank at its fastest rate in at least thirteen years in February as production and new orders declined at record rates, driving the sector deeper into recession and forcing firms to shed more jobs, a survey showed on Thursday.

Greece Approves Cuts in Pensions and Health Care

Greece has approved pension and health care cuts as part of the reforms agreed in return for the 130 billion euro ($171 billion) bailout deal approved by the Eurozone.

Asian Stocks Decline after Bernanke Comment, China PMI

Most Asian stocks declined Thursday as the lack of explicit hints about further quantitative easing from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke disappointed investors.

Nasdaq Breaks 3,000, But Stocks and Gold Fall Following Bernanke Testimony

The Nasdaq composite index crossed 3000 for the first time in more than a decade but finished in red following the testimony from Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke which checked market expectations of more monetary easing.

A woman walks past the Fannie Mae headquarters in Washington

Fannie Mae and Bank of America's Bad Romance; Mortgage Meltdown Killed Relationship

Like scorned lovers, Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) and Fannie Mae, the government-controlled mortgage giant, are having a very public falling out.

Gold Falls 3%, Biggest One-Day Drop in 2-1/2 Months

Gold fell 3 percent on Wednesday for its biggest one-day drop in 2-1/2 months, as a dollar rally following U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's comment on an encouraging job recovery prompted funds to heavily unwind bullish bets.

Spanish Students Protest University Budget Cuts

Thousands of students marched in cities across Spain on Wednesday to protest the latest government austerity measures.

Rising Gas Prices: Five Reasons to Bet on Five Dollars-a-Gallon

Gas prices in the U.S. are increasing. Is it possible we’ll see a $5 gallon anytime soon? Signs point to yes.

Dow At 13,000, S&P Breaks 1,370: Will It Last?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 13,000 at Tuesday's market close, while the S&P 500 rose above 1,370, but a bullish psychological impact could actually drag down the market in days to come.

Chairman Bernanke Before the House of Representatives on February 29

Bernanke Plays Killjoy in Pessimistic Speech to Congress

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke played killjoy Wednesday morning, delivering a somewhat pessimistic assessment of the nation's economic condition in a semi-annual address to the House of Representatives.

German Unemployment Ticks Up, Still at Historic low

The number of employed Germans declined slightly in February, but a statistical sleight-of-hand means the unemployment rate held steady at 6.8 percent, the lowest level since Germany became the republic that it is today.

Bernanke: Progress Lowering Unemployment Could Fade

The U.S. economy would have to strengthen to ensure that the unacceptably high jobless rate keeps dropping, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday, suggesting the option of further Fed bond buying remains on the table.

Bernanke: Progress cutting unemployment could fade

Instant view: GDP fourth-quarter GDP revised up to 3 percent

The U.S. economy grew a bit faster than initially thought in the fourth quarter on slightly firmer consumer and business spending, which could help to allay fears of a sharp slowdown in growth in early 2012.

GDP Revised Up to 3% in 4Q

The U.S. economy grew at a 3 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter, faster than originally estimated on unexpectedly strong business restocking, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

Why Did the Dow Close Above 13,000 on Tuesday?

Here's why the Dow closed above 13,000 for the first time since 2008, indicating that the stock market has finally returned to its pre-recession level.

Wyoming Doomsday Bill Prepared by Rep. David Miller for Post-Apocalyptic America

Though it might be a popular trend in sci-fi movies, doomsday is a very real foreboding topic amongst 2012 doomsayers. Wyoming intends to be prepared with the Wyoming Doomsday Bill drafted by Rep. David Miller.

Factory data clouds view on recovery's strength

New orders for long-lasting manufactured goods fell in January by the most in three years as demand slumped across the board, suggesting the economy started the year on weaker footing than expected.

January durable goods orders drop most in 3 years

New orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods fell in January by the most in three years as demand slumped across the board, suggesting the economy started the year on weaker footing than expected.