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Vanishing jobs, stressed consumers feed downturn WASHINGTON - Ford plans to cut about 2,260 more jobs, the latest in a vicious cycle of vanishing jobs and stresses on American consumers that is spelling deeper trouble for the already sinking U.S. economy.   People:Nancy Pelosi   Activities:2008 U.S. Recession   2008-11-07 Longer-term jobless benefits hit 25-year high WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of out-of-work Americans continuing to draw unemployment benefits has surged to a 25-year high, while shoppers turned extra frugal, further proof of the damage from sinking economy, credit problems and financial stresses.   Activities:2008 U.S. Recession   Source:(AP)   2008-11-06 Retailers report weak September sales American shoppers went into hiding in September, sticking to buying the bare-bone essentials and leading many retailers to report dismal sales for the month as skittish consumers grappled with the financial meltdown spreading around the globe.   Nations:Mexico   Activities:2008 U.S. Recession   Source:(AP)   2008-10-08 As costs rise, inflation's next front is retailers NEW YORK - Coming to a store near you: Even higher prices. Most inflation this year has come from food and fuel, as retailers resisted passing along to strapped consumers the higher prices manufacturers charged them, but coming increases from companies such as Johnson & Johnson and Hasbro Inc. may leave them with no choice.   Nations:Germany   Activities:2007-8 Global Inflation   2008-07-27 Stocks advance following sharp drop in oil prices NEW YORK - Stocks advanced for the second straight session Wednesday as another decline in oil prices and several upbeat profit reports eased some of Wall Street's concerns about the economy.   Nations:Germany Japan France   Activities:2007-8 Oil Crisis U.S. Markets   2008-07-23 Headlines Vanishing jobs, stressed consumers feed downturn 2008-11-07 Longer-term jobless benefits hit 25-year high 2008-11-06 Retailers report weak September sales 2008-10-08 As costs rise, inflation's next front is retailers 2008-07-27 Stocks advance following sharp drop in oil prices 2008-07-23 Sticker shock at the supermarket 2008-06-11 Martha Stewart CEO Lyne steps down 2008-06-11 Sam's Club, Costco limit rice purchases as prices rise 2008-04-23 Costco CEO says demand rises for rice and flour 2008-04-22 Retailers turn in dreary March sales 2008-04-10 U.S. retailers report weak January results 2008-02-07 Retailers report gloomy Dec. sales 2008-01-10 Retailers hope shoppers are ready to spend 2007-11-16 Retailers report sluggish October sales 2007-11-08 AP research: CEO compensation skyrockets 2007-06-09 Stores post modest sales gains in May 2007-06-07 Wall Street to eye inflation, jobs data 2007-05-27 Traffic up on gasoline price Web sites 2007-05-25 Inflation worries rise for food, energy 2007-04-13 Best Buy service trumps Circuit City 2007-04-06 Tweeter to close one-third of its stores 2007-03-21 Wall Street braces for bumpy ride 2007-03-04 Dow ends above 12,400 on profit reports 2006-12-14 Costco quarterly profit up 2006-12-14 Dow up 96 to close at record 11,948 2006-10-12 Costco forecasts 1st-qtr profit in line with view 2006-10-12 Retailers post solid sales in August 2006-08-31 Costco profit warning heightens spending fears 2006-08-30 U.S. beef to make comeback soon in Japan 2006-08-26 Gates Foundation among MediaNews lenders 2006-08-21 Little summer savings that add up 2006-08-06 Retailers report solid sales in July 2006-08-03 Retailers report muted gains in June 2006-07-06 Dow closes up 74, Nasdaq finishes up 14 2006-05-31 Costco quarterly profit rises 2006-05-31 Economic news could trouble Wall Street 2006-05-28 Retailers Report Robust April Sales 2006-05-04 Chinese Leader Dines With Bill Gates 2006-04-19 Hu Meets With Business Leaders in Wash. 2006-04-19 Inflation Concerns Dominate Wall Street 2006-04-06 Retailers See Disappointing Sales in March 2006-04-06 U.S. Jobless Claims Fall for a Third Week 2006-04-06 Wal-Mart Targeting Upscale Shoppers 2006-03-22 U.S. Retail Sales Slow Down in February 2006-03-02 Smaller Brands Rise in Electronics Market 2006-02-27 Merchants Report Solid Sales in January 2006-02-02 US stocks fall after Fed's Fisher cites inflation 2005-10-06 China appliance maker Haier Q4 net rises 12 pct 2005-04-07 P&G to Acquire Gillette for $57 Billion 2005-01-28 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed Retailers report weak September sales 2008-10-08 AP research: CEO compensation skyrockets 2007-06-09 Retailers hope shoppers are ready to spend 2007-11-16 Longer-term jobless benefits hit 25-year high 2008-11-06 Retailers report sluggish October sales 2007-11-08 Chinese Leader Dines With Bill Gates 2006-04-19 Hu Meets With Business Leaders in Wash. 2006-04-19 As costs rise, inflation's next front is retailers 2008-07-27 Stocks advance following sharp drop in oil prices 2008-07-23 Inflation worries rise for food, energy 2007-04-13 U.S. beef to make comeback soon in Japan 2006-08-26

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