Written by The US private sector shed the smallest number of jobs in two years in February, a payrolls firm said Wednesday in a report signaling a healing labor sector as the economy recovers from recession. READ MORE »
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Fed emergency loans decline in most recent week
Banks borrowed less from the Federal Reserve’s emergency lending program over the past week, providing further evidence that strains in the private credit markets are easing. READ MORE »
Iowa economist predicts improvement by summer
A leading economist who advises Gov. Chet Culver predicted Friday that Iowa’s economy will stay flat for much of the spring but should perk up by summer. READ MORE »
AIG raising more cash to reimburse taxpayers
American International Group will sell its overseas life and health insurance unit for $15.5 billion to MetLife Inc., the insurer said Monday, as it attempts to repay billions in government aid. READ MORE »
German bankruptcies up 15.5 pct in December
German corporate bankruptcies rose in 2009 for the first time in six years, with filings up 15.5 percent on the year in December in the wake of recession, government data showed Tuesday. READ MORE »