McCain-Palin Ad Says Economy in 'Crisis'

While John McCain suggests the fundamentals of the American economy are strong, his latest television ad suggests it's in "crisis" and will require "proven reformers" named McCain and Palin to fix it...
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Mortgage Bailout Lowers Rates

The government takeover of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has pushed mortgage rates lower, a boon for some home buyers and for homeowners seeking to refinance, but it is not automatically going to make home loans easier to obtain...
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U.S. Economy: Growth Faster Than Initially Estimated on Exports

The U.S. economy expanded faster than previously estimated in the second quarter, helped by a surge in exports that will probably wane as Europe and Japan head toward recessions. ..

Stocks strengthen on durables

Stocks pointed to higher open Wednesday, as a better-than-expected durable goods report offset a jump in oil prices.

After drifting in negative territory for most the morning, futures were higher less than a half hour before the markets open, indicating that stocks could climb after the opening bell rings...