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On Tuesday, the figures showed that shoppers have a grim outlook for the future, The Conference Board said, expecting a worsening business climate, fewer jobs and lower salaries.

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Mortgage applications slide

Mortgage Bankers Association says demand for home loans waned last week, even as 30-year rate eased closer to 5%.

https://money.cnn.com/2009/10/28/real_estate/mortgage_rates/



Lack of health care led to 17,000 US child deaths

Lack of adequate health care may have contributed to the deaths of some 17,000 US children over the past two decades, according to a study released by the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.

https://rawstory.com/news/afp/Lack_of_health_care_led_to_17_000_U_10292009.html



The Auto Bailout Isn't Over: GMAC May Get More Aid

If you hoped the auto bailout had ended when Chrysler and General Motors emerged from bankruptcy, you might want to stop reading.

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Dollar, bonds rise as consumer confidence falls

Consumer confidence in the United States soured as the worst labor market in a quarter century increased concerns over the likely extent of an improvement.

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New jobless claims climb more than expected

The unemployment rate rose to 9.8 percent in September from 9.7 percent, the department said earlier this month, as employers cut 263,000 jobs. The recession has eliminated a net total of 7.2 million jobs.

https://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33427918/ns/business-stocks_and_economy/



New home sales take surprise tumble

Sales of new homes dropped unexpectedly last month as the effects of a temporary tax credit for first-time owners started to wane.

https://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33505013/ns/business-real_estate/


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