Reform process in Egypt risks for U S after Mubarak
The Obama administration faces guiding Egypts transition toward genuine democratic reforms while keeping the country as a key ally. It seeks an inclusive government, potential Muslim Brotherhood involvement, and regional reform among allies, amid internal debate on Islamist inclusion and security cooperation with Israel and counterterrorism.
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Markets rise as Mubarak resignation eases oil fears
Notable Stocks closed Friday with a moderate gain after Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak resigned easing fears of violence spreading to oil producers. The Dow Jones rose about 44 points from a weak start while oil prices slid to a 10 week low. Investors had worried unrest could spread to Saudi Arabia, a major oil exporter.
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Friday market roundup with major indexes and commodities
Dow inched up as 12,273.26 closed, with the Dow up 4397 points noted for Friday market activity. Nasdaq rose to 2,809.44, S&P 500 at 1,329.15, 30 year Treasury yield around 4.71 percent. Commodity prices fell for corn and soybeans, while wheat held near 9.73. Oil declined to 85.58.
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Plan calls to dissolve Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Treasury proposes phasing out the government backed mortgage giants to shrink federal involvement and shift housing lending toward private capital. The plan would alter seven decades of housing policy, likely raising mortgage costs while preserving cash to meet existing obligations during a transition.
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Skinny can stirs big controversy at Fashion Week
Diet Pepsi unveils a taller slimmer can at New York Fashion Week in a bid to celebrate confident women. Critics argue the design reinforces harmful body image stereotypes while PepsiCo kicks off nationwide rollout in March with events and designer collaborations including Charlotte Ronson and Betsey Johnson.
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