Archive for November 12th, 2008

Private equity executives offer grim economic forecast (Reuters)

Reuters - Top executives at some of the world's largest private equity firms gave a grim forecast on Thursday for the U.S. and global economies, although they expected Asia to recover from the downturn more quickly.

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Retailers see more returns, some loosen policy (Reuters)

Reuters - Retailers, already struggling to capture sales in the U.S. economic downturn, are now facing rising rates of returned merchandise that are not expected to abate during the holidays, according to a survey released on Wednesday.

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Retailers see more returns, some loosen policy (Reuters)

Reuters - Retailers, already struggling to capture sales in the U.S. economic downturn, are now facing rising rates of returned merchandise that are not expected to abate during the holidays, according to a survey released on Wednesday.

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Congress examines $700 billion rescue program (AP)

 Congress examines $700 billion rescue program 
    (AP)AP - While the Bush administration shifts course on its $700 billion rescue plan, Congress is examining whether even bigger changes should be made in the program in light of the deteriorating economy and soaring mortgage foreclosures.

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