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3:59pm: With a big jump in the unemployment rate and record oil prices, Barack Obama says he wants to extend benefits for those out of work. more

Oil crisis: Obama vs. McCain

1:29pm: The Democrat wants the government to do more to encourage conservation and find alternatives, while the Republican sees a bigger role for the free market. more

Paulson: Oil surge is a 'burden'

2:42pm: Treasury Secretary says prices have been supported by increasing demand, not speculation more

Unemployment pain to continue - index

11:42am: Conference Board's new measure that signals employment trends says current declines in payrolls are likely to continue. more

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Economic 'misery' more widespread

Some experts argue that true inflation and unemployment -- the components of the economy's 'Misery Index' -- are higher than the government's official figures. more

The Fed: Betting on a rate hike

Historically, the Fed has been quiet leading up to an election. But some traders think the Fed could raise rates as soon as October. more

Forced to put retirement on hold

Some 27% of American workers aged 45 and older are putting their retirement on hold, according to AARP survey. more

Barely surviving on credit cards

No longer able to turn their homes for cash, Americans are increasingly using plastic to meet their basic living expenses. But many can't afford to pay the bills. more

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Specials

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Fed Focus

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Economic Calendar

Date

Event

Jun 9

Pending Home Sales Index (Apr , 2008)

Jun 10

ICSC-UBS Store Sales (wk6/7 , 2008)

Jun 10

International Trade (Apr , 2008)

Jun 10

Redbook (wk6/7 , 2008)

Jun 11

MBA Purchase Applications (wk6/6 , 2008)

Jun 11

Quarterly Services Survey (Q1 , 2008)

Jun 11

EIA Petroleum Status Report (wk6/6 , 2008)

Jun 11

Beige Book (May , 2008)

Jun 11

Treasury Budget (May , 2008)

Jun 12

Retail Sales (May , 2008)

Full List

7 economic indicators

The indicator	The reading	Next update
Manufacturing (ISM)	4th straight month of contraction.	July 1
Consumer Confidence	Lowest level in 16 years.	June 24
Leading Indicators	Sluggish growth.	June 19
Industrial Production	Biggest drop since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.	June 17
Inflation (CPI)	Overall consumer prices up 3.9%, less than expected.	June 13
Retail Sales	Sales excluding autos top forecasts in April report.	June 12
Job Growth	Minus 20,000 in April.	June 6

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