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It's always the economy, stupid
Some of the worst economic conditions in the country are where John McCain can least afford them - in electoral battleground states crucial to Republicans' chances of hanging onto the White House.
FTC: Half-million tricked by telemarketers
The Federal Trade Commission unfurled Tuesday results of an enormous telemarketing fraud sweep, saying it had filed more than 180 cases that represent thousands of alleged victims and millions of dollars in losses.
Homes are biggest bargain since 2004
With prices crashing around the nation, home price affordability has improved dramatically in many U.S. cities.
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Fresh move on global trade deal
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) publishes new draft plans to try and restart the Doha global trade round.
Fed loans $75bn to finance firms
The US central bank auctions $75bn in loans to finance firms to boost their access to credit.
Supply fears push oil beyond $129
Oil prices surge past $129 a barrel as concerns about supply grow on Opec's refusal to increase output.
EU shake-up on farming subsidies
The EU announces plans to reform its hugely expensive rural payments system, the Common Agricultural Policy.
Energy costs hit German factories
Rising energy costs meant German producer prices were 5.2% higher in April than a year ago, figures show.
Argentine farmers call off strike
Farm leaders in Argentina agree to suspend nationwide stoppages and protests over export taxes on food exports.
Energy firms 'restart near quake'
Energy supplies in the Chinese region hit by the earthquake are returning to normal, a key oil firm says.
EU looks to cut farming subsidies
The EU is to announce plans to reform its hugely expensive rural payments system, the Common Agricultural Policy.
Japan keeps interest rates level
The Bank of Japan votes unanimously to keep interest rates unchanged at 0.5%, as widely expected.
Food price rises 'to hit UK hard'
The UK is "more exposed" to food price rises than its peers, adding to recessionary fears, a report suggests.