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Dudley speaks at the Bretton Woods Committee International Council conference in Washington

Fed Officials Push More Stimulus for Housing

Two top Federal Reserve officials on Friday pushed the case for more stimulus from the U.S. central bank to help the economic recovery, each zeroing in on the country's weak housing market.

U.S. 10-Year Treasury Note Near 2% - Low Interest Rates Continue for U.S. Government

Despite a large amount of borrowing by the U.S. and its large national debt, the interest rate institutional investors charge the U.S. government remains low. What’s going on here?

2012 Trends: 5 Items to Get Cheaper in 2012

Best Tablets Under $299 To Debut in 2012

The times and trends are always changing, and some benefit consumers while others do not. But the shopping Web site dealnews did a good job in recent days noting things that will be less expensive and more expensive in 2012. Among the items that will get cheaper in 2012, according to dealnews, is wine and homes.

U.S. Unemployment Drops, But Higher Gas Price Threat Rises

The latest government report shows that robust hiring activity in December -- better than expected -- pushed unemployment to its lowest level in three years. The Labor Department said December unemployment was 8.5 percent in America, and level we haven't seen since February 2009.

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Strong ADP Private-Sector Hiring Result Tops Consensus Estimate; Bond Falls

A Thursday report based on payrolls showed that the U.S. private sector added more jobs than forecast in December, a very bullish sign that added to the hope of a strong official Labor Department report on Friday. Bond prices briefly turned down on the news. Yields on 10-year notes declined 2 basis points to 1.96 percent, after touching 2.03 percent following the data.

A woman opens a glass door with a "Now Hiring" sign on it as she enters a Staples store in New York

Job Cuts in 2011 Up 14% on Heavy Government, Banking Layoffs

The number of planned job cuts at U.S. firms declined in December to the lowest level since June, but up from the same time a year ago, a report on Thursday showed.

PepsiCo Layoff Rumblings Confirm Trend for Mass Firings

PepsiCo's reported plans to lay off about 4,000 employees, if confirmed, would be only the latest in a round of mass layoffs large American manufacturers have announced or put into effect just 5 days into the new year.

Rick Santorum Blasted by NAACP for Racial Remarks [VIDEO]

At a campaign stop in Sioux City, Iowa, on Sunday, Santorum said of entitlement programs, I don't want to make black people's lives better by giving them somebody else's money. I want to give them the opportunity to go out and earn the money.

Jobless Claims Fall to 372,000; U.S. Labor Market Starts '12 on a Stronger Footing Despite Worries

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits resumed its downward trend last week after an uptick in the week ended Dec. 24. The figure remained below a key threshold for gauging the job market, a sign that the labor market is gaining strength.

A flyer advertising holiday job listings is seen at the North Metro Department of Labor Career Center in Atlanta

Private hiring surges, jobless claims dip

Private-sector hiring surged in December as employers added 325,000 new workers while claims for jobless benefits fell, raising hope that recent labor market improvement would continue in 2012.

Iowa's Federal Assistance Surpassed Income Tax Payments in 2010: Study

Iowa and New Hampshire, which have been flocked by GOP candidates who insist the federal government is wasteful with its spending, have both benefited enormously from federal programs.

U.S. Jobless Claims Fall 15,000 to 372,000

New claims for unemployment benefits fell by 15,000 last week in the latest sign the labor market was improving and could help the country resist the effects of a likely Eurozone recession.

A foreclosed home up for auction is seen during the Long Island Foreclosure Tour in New Hyde Park, New York

Foreclosure Reforms, Rental Shift to Aid Housing: Fed

The Federal Reserve released a report on Wednesday that called for changes to foreclosure processing and an expanded role for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to bolster the still-struggling U.S. housing market.

Ten Surprises for 2012: Blackstone

Byron Wien, vice chairman at Blackstone Advisory Partners issued his list of surprises for 2012 on Wednesday. The tradition of giving his views on a series of economic, financial market and political surprises for the coming year started in 1986.

Large Banks Uncertain about Economy, Certain about QE3

A survey of primary dealers by the New York Fed showed much uncertainty among the 21 large banks that act as counterparties to the Fed's open market transactions.

Disturbing Job Charts: Will 2012 Be a Better Year?

As we head into the election year, it is worth noting that no American president since Franklin Delano Roosevelt has won a second term in office when the unemployment rate on Election Day topped 7.2 percent. Despite the recent positive headlines, this series of charts on the U.S. employment situation paints a rather grim picture.

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