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Economic growth in Europe during the first three months of 2008 was better than expected, official data shows. ...

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Upgrading your officewear might help you hold on to your job. ...

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The impact on China's economy from the Sichuan earthquake will be temporary and limited, says Richard Gao of the Matthews China Fund. Plus, he discusses his fund in light of the disaster. Stacey Delo reports. (May 14) ...

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Syble Latta and her bridal boutique, Poffie Girls, have lasted through four recessions. Each time, she said, sales suffered at her Gastonia shop as brides opted for cheaper dresses. Sales also plummeted after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Brides who in the past may have paid $1,200 for a wedding gown opted for dresses that cost an average of $750. Now, as the economy flirts with a recession, sales are the strongest Latta's seen during the boutique's 35-year history. They're up 25 percent over this same time last year. "I don't know why," she said. Brides are spending an average $1,500 to $3,000 per dress, such as the three Enzoani designer gowns Latta sold Saturday. "I'm not seeing that people are worried about the economy like I have through some of the other recessions," she said, noting shoppers appreciate the rich silk, craftsmanship and superior fit of the couture frocks. There is one area where brides are being more budget conscious, Latta said: Picking out bridesmaid dresses, usually paid for by the bride's friends. "There's so many people in different situations," Latta said. "Some people are pregnant, or are getting married themselves. The brides seem to be a little more considerate." All is not bliss for the boutique off New Hope Road, however. Shipping costs are "out of sight" for the store, up probably 20 percent, Latta said. Wedding gowns can be heavy -- some weighing in at more than 15 pounds -- and the store has h ...

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The cost of my store-brand loaf of wheat bread has gone up 50 cents to $1.79. With milk rising to more than $4.00 a gallon, milk and bread cost me almost $6.00. I have a growing son, a teenager, in my house. My weekly grocery bill is more than $90. It used to be $65. Meat seems to be holding steady. I am drinking more water -- from the tap. Gas prices are ridiculous. Soon a gallon of regular will be $4.00 or more.The summer vacation has been canceled. Can't afford to drive to North Carolina to see family and friends. I can't afford to fly because the airlines prices are rising to cover fuel costs. I would have to pay for at least three seats, if not four, depending if my daughter in college comes home for the summer. And if my daughter comes home for the summer, the grocery bill will rise even more. I am coming to work drenched in sweat because, to save gas, I am not running the car air conditioner. To save on the electric bill, we have not turned on the house air conditioning. I have bundled every utility service possible. Cable, telephone, Internet all linked. If you know my cell phone number, please don't text message me. It costs additional money and I don't know how it works anyway. I'm Old School, remember. What are you doing to keep your budget in the black or to save money? Holler back. ...

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(JERUSALEM) The International Monetary Fund does not expect the global economy to recover before next year, its chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn said yesterday. ...

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On Tuesday morning tour operators were juggling dates as they struggled to find rooms in Jaipur in what has traditionally been the lean season. ...

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LANSING -- Michigan faces a budget deficit of at least $300 million next year and its economy will be weaker than expected, more bad news in a state that had to raise taxes last year to balance the books. Lawmakers... ...

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Mervyn King warned in October 2006 that the 'nice decade' was coming to an end. But he could not have guessed then how violent the shock would be ...

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Gordon Brown hinted today that borrowing will be allowed to rise further to help the economy through the slowdown ...

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LANSING — Michigan faces a budget deficit of at least $300 million next year and its economy will be weaker than expected, more bad news in a state that had to raise taxes last year to balance the books. Lawmakers... ...

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Gordon Brown hit back at his critics today by insisting he was the man to steer Britain through troubled economic times. ...

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The impact on China's economy from the Sichuan earthquake will be temporary and limited, says Richard Gao of the Matthews China Fund. Plus, he discusses his fund in light of the disaster. Stacey Delo reports. (May 14) ...

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What's happening? A generation of people are readying for retirement and we are in a recession and another gas crisis. Is this the new terrorist tactic? No bombs or kamikaze airplanes, but an economic attack. ...

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April: CPI up to 3.0%, RPI up to 4.2% ...

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It's not really for her music that French President Nicholas Sarkozy will pin a bit of bling on Celine Dion's lapel, or shoulder strap, next week when the diva sweeps through the Elysee Palace to pick up the Legion of Honour. ...