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Philadelphia Inquirer - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said yesterday that assessing the economy was a "formidable challenge" and that officials must review multiple scenarios in setting interest rates when they are unsure about the outlook. While Bernanke did not ...

Bloomberg - Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- The Philippine economy may expand 6.4 percent to 6.5 percent this year, at the mid-point of an official forecast range, Finance Secretary Gary Teves said. The estimate suggests growth will slow in the second half, after ...

Forbes - WASHINGTON (Thomson Financial) - Recent financial turmoil has already slowed global economic growth somewhat but the full effects are not yet known, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling said today. 'The initial impact has been seen in the ...

CNBC - But they added economic fundamentals are still strong and emerging markets are providing critical impetus to the strength of the world economy. The G7 did not mention the dollar's decline against the euro in the communique issued at the end of its ...

CNBC - LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Leading shares opened sharply lower following Friday's huge fall on Wall Street, with most sectors lower amid concerns surrounding the US economy as rising oil prices, weaker than expected earnings and US housing figures ...

Bloomberg - Oct. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Australian Prime Minister John Howard and his Labor opponent Kevin Rudd focused on families, the economy and climate change during their first debate before the nation's Nov. 24 parliamentary elections. Howard, seeking a fifth ...

Forbes - LONDON (Thomson Financial) - The turmoil on financial markets over the summer could bring benefits for the UK economy even though it may reduce GDP growth by nearly half a point next year, an influential forecasting group said. The Ernst & Young ITEM ...

Seattle Times - Esser said that despite the good economy, Gregoire is vulnerable. "What's really changed is we've gone from Christine Gregoire's promises to Christine Gregoire's actions," he said. In what's likely to be a list of talking points for Republicans in the ...

News.com.au - Check the latest news on how the election will affect the Australian economy. Find out what the parties are promising on tax, interest rates, the Australian dollar and inflation. GIVEN the Labor Party's large and consistent lead all year, some on the ...

New York Times - ROME, Oct. 22 — Organized crime represents the biggest segment of the Italian economy, accounting for more than $127 billion in receipts, according to a report issued Monday. The new figure reflects a trend that has been under way for a few years ...