Consumers cut back on credit card use once again
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER 2010-09-08T19:02:41ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Consumer borrowing fell again in July as households cut back on their credit card use for a 23rd consecutive month, adding more drag on an economy struggling to mount a sustained rebound.... hosted.ap.org |
Morrisons plans convenience stores as outlook darkens for shoppers
The supermarket plans to open convenience stores and may sell groceries online as it anticipates more pressure on shoppers' income. telegraph.co.uk |
From Leeson to Kerviel: Rogues gallery slide show
A rundown of five of the most notorious rogue traders in market history. feeds.marketwatch.com |
Shoppers may have the upper hand this Christmas
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO 2010-10-07T16:54:27ZNEW YORK (AP) -- The Christmas shopping season doesn't kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they're prepared to discount aggressively to entice shoppers still skittish about spending.... hosted.ap.org |
US job losses spur expectations of Fed stimulus
An increase in private employment failed to compensate for a fall in government payrolls as the US shed jobs for the fourth consecutive month. telegraph.co.uk |