Bruised economy seen dragging on into next year
The bruised economy faces a slow recovery with unemployment rising and consumer and business spending restrained. Fed Chair Ben Bernanke tests House Budget testimony amid calls for more stimulus as rates may fall further.
Poll finds high anxiety on economy in AP Yahoo poll
The AP Yahoo News poll of about 2,000 likely voters shows rising anxiety about the economy with only 15 percent approving of the direction of the country, and personal happiness sliding from 70 to 59 percent. One third fear job loss, half worry about mortgage and credit payments, and seven in ten fear losses in stocks and retirement investments.
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