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The long-term impact of high gas and energy prices could mean major changes in the way people shop and their…
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Global trade talks started in 2001 with the aim of opening markets broke down on Monday and there appeared to…
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Susan Schwab has been a virtual commuter to Geneva during her six weeks as the Bush administration's chief…
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Retail shares rebounded on Wednesday, joining a stock market rally spurred by Federal Reserve chairman Ben…
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Consumers cut back on purchases last month, heralding what looks to be a second-half slowdown predicted by…