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Consumer spending likely to fall

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Consumer spending, a major force in the U.S. economy, may fall further as the recession wears on, a leading economist said Thursday.

Fix trade and banking, economist says

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Former International Trade Commission economist Peter Morici said Friday the U.S. presidential nominees should focus on banking regulations and trade deficits.

Wall Street fallout affects consumers

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Home mortgages shouldn't be affected by news about two U.S. investment giants but economic experts say Wall Street's woes haven't reached bottom yet.

Economist says deficit costs U.S. jobs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (UPI) -- A former International Trade Commission economist said the cost of the U.S. trade deficit included the loss of U.S. manufacturing jobs.

Revised GDP shows new strength

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- A revised second quarter increase of 3.3 percent in the gross domestic product was reported Thursday by the U.S. Labor Department in Washington.

Durable sales up, expert sees problems

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. Commerce Department reports durable goods orders were up 1.3 percent in July, reportedly confounding some experts who expected less.

Playing nice with Russia has failed

COLLEGE PARK, Md., Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Russia's invasion of Georgia should compel the United States and Europe to alter their policies of economic engagement to promote democracy.

New regulations underscore Fed gathering

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo., Aug. 21 (UPI) -- New regulations may be the underlying theme of the U.S. Federal Reserve's annual meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyo., this week, analysts said.

Analyst: Ford to gain on Chrysler's issues

DETROIT, July 28 (UPI) -- A former International Trade Commission economist said Monday the difficulties at Chrysler LLC will benefit rival U.S. auto giant Ford Motor Co.

Fed should focus on China, economist says

COLLEGE PARK, Md., July 11 (UPI) -- A former International Trade Commission economist said the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank should focus on China's behavior with regard to oil and currency markets.