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Economic 'misery' more widespread

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The Fed: Betting on a rate hike

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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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Economic Calendar

Date

Event

Jun 18

MBA Purchase Applications (wk6/13 , 2008)

Jun 18

EIA Petroleum Status Report (wk6/13 , 2008)

Jun 19

Jobless Claims (wk6/14 , 2008)

Jun 19

Leading Indicators (May , 2008)

Jun 19

Philadelphia Fed Survey (Jun , 2008)

Jun 19

EIA Natural Gas Report (wk6/13 , 2008)

Jun 19

Money Supply (wk6/9 , 2008)

Jun 24

FOMC Meeting Begins (May , 2008)

Jun 24

ICSC-UBS Store Sales (wk6/21 , 2008)

Jun 24

Redbook (wk6/21 , 2008)

Full List

7 economic indicators

The indicator	The reading	Next update
Industrial Production	Output at nation's factories falls for second month in a row.	July 16
Inflation (CPI)	Surging energy prices help drive annual cost-of-living rate rise to 4.2%.	July 16
Retail Sales	May retail sales show 1% overall gain, twice expectations.	July 15
Job Growth	Unemployment spikes higher.	July 3
Manufacturing (ISM)	4th straight month of contraction.	July 1
Consumer Confidence	Lowest level in 16 years.	June 24
Leading Indicators	Sluggish growth.	June 19

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