US economy

US out of recession – but it’s too early to celebrate

Without ‘cash for clunkers’ and the stimulus it couldn’t have happened

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After sub-prime comes ‘old prime’ crisis

Reverse mortgages sold to retired people threaten a new bubble

Alan Greenspan and Warren Buffett have both cautioned that a US recovery is not a foregone conclusion

After rising on Friday for the tenth successive day the FTSE 100 is poised to equal its record 11-day run

Leading City figures warn that the economic slowdown is a long way from being over - and the effects could last a decade

Many commentators, including the legendary investor, believe the world is heading for return to growth

Ben Bernanke says recession should be over by Christmas, barring unforeseen setbacks

Last-minute negotiations to save Chrysler from bankruptcy appear to have failed, US reports suggest

Global investors flock to buy stocks after signs that US consumers are starting to spend

From the economy to foreign policy the new president is on very thin ice, which is already starting to crack

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