Gilts Climb 17% in 2011, Beating Treasuries, Bunds Amid Europe Debt Crisis - Bloomberg

U.K. government bonds rose for a fourth week, with two- and 10-year yields dropping to records, as investors sought safer assets after European Central Bank […]

Rail-Freight Surge Before Holiday Shows U.S. Skirting Recession - Bloomberg

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China, Japan to Back Direct Trade of Currencies - Bloomberg

Japan and China will promote direct trading of the yen and yuan without using dollars and will encourage the development of a market for companies […]

Economy ends tough 2011 on a surprising upswing

The economy is ending 2011 on a roll.
The job market is healthier. Americans are spending lustily on holiday gifts. A long-awaited turnaround for the depressed […]

Hundreds of immigration law foes rally in Alabama

Hundreds of advocates for immigrants who gathered outside Alabama’s state Capitol are calling for the repeal of a controversial law that they say harkens back […]

Reid says House payroll tax cut dead in Senate

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says his chamber won’t approve a House Republican bill extending the payroll tax cut that also clears the way for […]

Raids target computers suspected in ‘Anonymous’ cyber-attack

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Walgreens buys, closes 3 independent pharmacies

Walgreens has acquired three of the St no faxing payday loan. Louis area’s community pharmacies

OECD issues stark warning on global economy

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development says policy makers around the world must “be prepared to face the worst,” as the economic impact of […]

Former Smurft-Stone CEO, Sara Lee executive joining Ralcorp’s board

Patrick Moore, the former chief executive of Smurfit-Stone Container Corp., and Barry Beracha, a former Sara Lee executive, are joining the board of directors of […]