Breaking News: Sen. Reid tells USA TODAY he's 'confident' health care bill will pass

Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:13:47 -0600

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said it will take extra work to pass
the bill, but vowed to keep the Senate in session every weekend in
December to finish it. Among the issues to work through are the public
option and whether federal funds can be used on abortion.

Markets, Friday, 11/20/2009

Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:32:04 -0500

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| Dow : 10318.16 down 14.28 | S & P : 1091.38 down 3.52 |
| NASDAQ: 2146.04 down 12.72 | Bond (10Y): 3.36%, 100.06
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MARKETS:
Wall Street: Mixed week ends on a low note
Stocks selloff on Friday as investors respond to mixed economic news
and a darkening outlook for technology companies.

More states report rising unemployment rates in October, government says. Michigan remains hardest hit at 15.1%.

Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:09:04 -0500

More states report rising unemployment rates in October, government
says. Michigan remains hardest hit at 15.1%.

Markets, Thursday, 11/19/2009

Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:32:04 -0500 |
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| Dow : 10332.44 down 93.87 | S & P : 1094.90 down 14.90 |
| NASDAQ: 2156.82 down 36.32 | Bond (10Y): 3.34%, 100.28
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MARKETS:
Stocks drop for second straight day
Major indexes decline as nervousness about the economy puts the
brakes on a recent rally. The dollar firms; tech sector hurt by
downgrad.

U.S. leading economic indicators up 0.3% for October

Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:12:45 -0500

U.S. leading economic indicators up 0.3% for October
11/19/2009 10:11:13 AM EDT

U.S. stocks sink on home construction decline

Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:55 -0500

U.S. stocks sink on home construction decline

U.S. stocks fall Wednesday on disappointing earnings guidance from the
technology sector and an unexpected decline in home construction and building
permits.

GOLD FUTURES SOAR TO RECORD ABOVE $1,150/OZ

Gold futures storm past $1,150 an ounce for the first time before
pulling back modestly, as the dollar falls against other major
currencies and effectively
enhances the precious metal's investment appeal.

HOUSING STARTS STAGE BROAD RETREAT IN OCTOBER

In a blow to the optimism that had surrounded the housing sector in recent
months, housing starts drop sharply in October to their lowest level in six
months, the Commerce Department reports.

HOME BUILDERS STILL IRRITABLE, SURVEY SAYS

U.S. home builders remain discouraged about their business in November, but are
a bit more hopeful about future sales, according to a monthly survey released
by the National Association of Home Builders.

CONSUMER PRICES UP 0.3%, LED BY ENERGY, CARS

U.S. inflation accelerated in October as energy prices rose again and car
prices increased at the fastest pace since the early 1980s, the government
reports.

Commodities the ticket for global fund managers

Date: 18 NOV 2009 13:52:24 GMT

Global fund managers are hedging their bets against future inflation
and pouring more money into commodities and emerging markets,
according to a monthly survey released Wednesday.