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Street lifted by Japan rate cut New York Post By PAUL THARP Wall Street got a big boost yesterday from a surprise move by Japan to cut its key lending rate, as well as an unexpected jump in service jobs that fuel 70 percent of the economy. Stocks rallied on the news while the dollar fell against ... See all stories on this topic »

US lawmakers seek foreclosure investigations Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - California Democrats in the US House of Representatives are calling for federal investigations into whether financial institutions broke any laws in their handling of foreclosures in the midst of the US housing crisis. ... See all stories on this topic »

Japan's 10-Year Bonds Rise, Set for Biggest Rally in 11 Months, on Easing Bloomberg By Masaki Kondo - Wed Oct 06 04:35:53 GMT 2010 Japanese bonds rose, heading for their biggest rally in 11 months, on speculation the yen's strength will prompt the central bank to expand debt purchases. Benchmark 10-year yields dropped to a new ... See all stories on this topic »

Dim Outlook for Holiday Jobs New York Times Toys R Us, via AP By STEPHANIE CLIFFORD and CATHERINE RAMPELL As the economy sputters, prospects are dimming for unemployed workers who were banking on a seasonal retail job to carry them through the holidays. After a disappointing back-to-school ... See all stories on this topic » New York Times

Dollar Touches 8-Month Low Versus Euro on Fed Policy Outlook BusinessWeek By Yasuhiko Seki and Ron Harui Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar touched an eight-month low versus the euro on speculation the Federal Reserve will join the Bank of Japan in increasing purchases of government debt. The Dollar Index fell to levels last ... See all stories on this topic »

A Plot Twist at Univision New York Times By JEFFREY GOLDFARB and ROB COX Mel Karmazin, chief of Sirius XM Radio, seems to see little threat in online radio. Haim Saban, Providence Equity, TPG and their partners bought the Spanish-language broadcaster four years ago in a deal larded with debt. ... See all stories on this topic »

TAKE-A-LOOK-IMF, G7 to tackle currency tensions Reuters A weakening US dollar on the prospect the Federal Reserve will further ease monetary policy is fueling global tensions over currencies, a topic that will be high on the agenda as finance officials from around the globe meet in Washington this weekend. ... See all stories on this topic »

Safer cars but fewer stars in crash ratings Washington Post Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood speaks during a news conference announcing a new vehicle safety rating system on Tuesday. (Haraz N. Ghanbari) By Ashley Halsey III Two sedans on opposite ends of the price spectrum - the BMW 5 Series and the Hyundai ... See all stories on this topic » Washington Post

Cash-strapped diners firing up home ranges: Zagat Reuters By Chris Michaud NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - The shaky economy has taken a toll on New Yorkers' love affair with dining out. They're doing it less often, spending less when they do and are cooking at home more than ever, according to the 2011 Zagat ... See all stories on this topic »

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