US market oversold, but major signs say 'sell' Malaysia Star With the corporate earnings season drawing to an end and recent US economic data raising doubts about the pace of growth, the S&P 500, which is down 7.3% so far in May, could decline further this week as concerns about the financial health of Europe ... and more »

Financial Times

Boehner Urges Republicans to Focus on Economy, Not Wright BusinessWeek By Chris Strohm and Eric Engleman on May 20, 2012 Republicans should focus on the US economy and not waste time and money attacking President Barack Obama over his ties to his former pastor, Reverend Jeremiah Wright Jr., House Speaker John Boehner said ... US economy can't be 'hostage' to debt crisis: White HouseEconomic Times Refocus on US debt issue promises to rattleFinancial Times Speaker John Boehner Insists on Tying Debt Limit Increase to Spending CutsABC News (blog) MNI News -U.S. Election News all 802 news articles »

Bloomberg

Manufacturing, Housing Probably Improved: US Economy Preview Bloomberg “The economy is growing, but it's just not growing at an inspiring pace,” said Brian Jones, a senior US economist at Societe Generale in New York. “The production numbers look OK, the housing market looks OK, the thing we're more concerned about is the ... and more »

USA TODAY

creaking infrastructure holds back economy USA TODAY By Paul Davidson, USA TODAY Inland waterways quietly keep the nation's economy flowing as they transport $180 billion of coal, steel, chemicals and other goods each year — a sixth of US freight — across 38 states. Yet, an antiquated system of locks ... and more »

News Tribe

Romney warns US economy is on 'path of California' Reuters 'Only two ways to go' * Neck-and-neck race * Seeking to keep focus on economy By Sam Youngman WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney warned on Friday that the US economy faced a huge fiscal hole and high taxes like ... Romney warns economy is on ''path of California''Chicago Tribune Romney Backers Criticize Obama on Debt, Compare US Economy to GreeceABC News (blog) Brooks: Obama faring better than the US economyHouston Chronicle News Tribe -Boston Herald all 4,547 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

Rising US recession risk poses the real threat to Europe Telegraph.co.uk The US economy has slowed to stall speed. A few lonely forecasters fear that America has already fallen back into recession, replicating the terrible double-dip of 1937. A few lonely forecasters fear America has already fallen back into recession. Greece exit may hit dollarBrisbane Times International financial newsNinemsn Why US Politicians Are Quiet About Europe's Meltdowntruthout The Borneo Post -Scoop.co.nz all 752 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

Myanmar welcomes easing of US economic sanctions The Associated Press By AYE AYE WIN, AP – 11 hours ago YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Officials and businessmen in Myanmar welcomed US plans to ease economic sanctions, saying Friday it will benefit both countries in a market long cut off from most Western investment. News Summary: Myanmar officials, businessmen welcome easing of US economic ...Washington Post Myanmar hopes for end to US economic sanctionsHindustan Times Myanmar hopes for US sanctions move to boost economyReuters India all 1,505 news articles »

AFP

At Summit, A Struggle For Consensus On Economic Woes Wall Street Journal In a joint statement Saturday, the G-8 leaders said they would take steps to boost their economies, while "recognizing that the right measures are not the same for each of us." For US President Barack Obama, who can do little more than nudge European ... G8 growth talk leaves wary markets awaiting actionReuters Europe faces difficult search for growthU.S. News & World Report THE DISTILLERY: Austerity averseBusiness Spectator all 277 news articles »

Washington Times

SANDERS: EU train wreck, meet U.S. stuck truck Washington Times By Sol Sanders Resembling a huge 74-wheeler packed with unassembled goodies, the US economy is stranded on the grade crossing with the Euro Express gathering speed as it tears down the tracks for a seemingly inevitable collision. Obama sees 'emerging consensus' on economic fixHuffington Post World leaders urge mix of economic growth, austerity measures for ailing EuropeBoston Herald G8 Nations Agree to Promote Economic Growth, Job Creationthebahamasweekly.com Chicago Tribune all 3,604 news articles »

USA TODAY

Economist Nouriel Roubini predicts trouble ahead for economy USA TODAY By One on One Nouriel Roubini, co-founder of the economic strategy firm Roubini Global Economics in New York, is worried about the so-called fiscal cliff the United States is facing at year's end. I caught up with Roubini to talk economics, ... and more »