Budget sequester threat bets political brinkmanship
Washington lawmakers warn of sweeping automatic cuts totaling 1.2 trillion over a decade with 110 billion in first year reductions across defense and domestic programs. Obama aides, Panetta, and GOP leaders debate how to avert a December deadline amid election-year pressure and potential tax changes.
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Americans cut back on credit card use in June
U S consumers reduced credit card borrowing in June as high unemployment and slow growth curbed spending. Total consumer borrowing rose 6.5 billion to 2.58 trillion, with auto and student loans up 10.2 billion to 1.71 trillion while credit card debt fell 3.7 billion to 865 billion.
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S&P topples 1,400 as rally lifts Nasdaq above 3,000
In New York, the S&P 500 closed above 1,400 for the first time in three months, rising 7.12 to 1,401.35 as energy stocks led gains and expectations of central bank support grew. The Nasdaq also finished above 3,000 for the first time since early May, up 25.95 to 3,015.86.
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