Alan Greenspan says U.S. economic downturn 'likely temporary' Canadian Business
November 6, 2006 - 6:58 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) - The current U.S. economic downturn is "likely temporary," former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan said Monday, noting that the worst of the housing market slump is likely past.
Stocks reach record high, U.S. election hits dlr Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News
LONDON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Global stocks powered to a record peak on Tuesday, boosted by still swelling company profits, ample funds for takeover deals and confidence that economic growth will remain robust as the U.S. heads for a soft landing.
Greenspan says U.S. economic downturn "likely temporary" People's Daily
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Monday that the current U.S. economic downturn is "likely temporary."
Dollar Is Little Changed Before U.S. Midterm Election Results Bloomberg.com
Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar was little changed before midterm election results in the U.S., which may shift power to the Democratic Party, disrupting the economic policies of President George W. Bush.
U.S. Trade Deficit Probably Narrowed in September From a Record Bloomberg.com
Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. trade deficit narrowed from a record in September as oil prices fell and growing economies abroad spurred demand for American exports, according to a survey of economists before today's government report.
China to Become No. 2 Trade Power in 2007 After U.S., WTO Says Bloomberg.com
Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- China will probably overtake Germany to become the world's second-biggest trader next year after the U.S. as the Asian nation's economy expands and its trade surplus balloons, the World Trade Organization said.
U.S. wary of move for E. Asian economic integration Daily Yomiuri Online
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum's reported move to launch discussions on the creation of a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific region (FTAAP) reflects Washington's wariness of an initiative for East Asia's economic integration centering around the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Dollar May Drop on Concern U.S. Trade Deficit Held Near Record Bloomberg.com
Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar may decline on concern a U.S. government report today will show the nation's trade deficit held near a record high in September because of demand for goods from Japan and China.
U.S. stocks jump as deal flurry boosts optimism Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News
NEW YORK, Nov 6 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rallied on Monday, with the Nasdaq Composite Index making its biggest one-day leap in nearly a month, after a string of corporate takeovers raised investors' optimism about economic growth.
U.S. legislator vows action on high executive pay International Herald Tribune
U.S. Representative Barney Frank, the liberal and quick-witted lawmaker expected to lead the House of Representatives panel that sets U.S. policy for Wall Street, promised to scrutinize executive pay while going slow on hedge-fund restrictions.

U.S. economy posts strongest growth in nearly 20 years - Oct. 30, 2003
US economic growth surged in the third quarter at the fastest pace in nearly two decades, the government said Thursday, but even President Bush admitted
Bureau of Economic Analysis: Overview of the Economy
Quarterly data: Personal income growth slowed in all regions of the country, Bureau of Economic Analysis is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce
Economic Growth, by Paul M. Romer: The Concise Encyclopedia of
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ESBR: Output
4th Qtr 2005. (% change). Provided by Bureau of Economic Analysis as of January 27, 2006. Provided by U.S. Census Bureau as of October 11, 2006.
U.S. economic growth slows as new housing slumps
The US Commerce Department reported Friday that the economy grew at a pace of just 1.6 per cent in the quarter due to weakness in the housing market.

ESBR: Output
4th Qtr 2005. (% change). Provided by Bureau of Economic Analysis as of January 27, 2006. Provided by U.S. Census Bureau as of October 11, 2006.
U.S. economic growth slows as new housing slumps
The US Commerce Department reported Friday that the economy grew at a pace of just 1.6 per cent in the quarter due to weakness in the housing market.
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the sources of U.S. economic growth. We present results for the period 1959-1998, technology on U.S. economic growth, investments by business and
U.S. Economic Growth Slowed in 3rd Quarter - New York Times
The economy grew more slowly in the third quarter than at any time since early 2003, held back by a deflating housing market.
BBC NEWS | Business | US economic growth roaring ahead
The US economy grew by a revised 5.3% in the first quarter of 2006, its fastest rate since 2003.
BBC NEWS | Business | Brakes slam on US economic growth
US economic growth has slowed in the second quarter of the year, as interest rates rose and energy costs soared.
U.S. Economy Full Coverage on Yahoo! News
U.S. Economic Calendar - economic indicators to be released in the coming week. U.S. Department of Commerce - site includes updates on economic
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth
MI Department of Labor & Economic Growth. and leaders in Washington to stop watching and start protecting us from the skyrocketing cost of gasoline!