John Authers from LEX 10:54pm

Conscientious objectors unlikely in currency war

John Authers from COMMENT Feb 1, 2013

Markets dazzled by Goldilocks on Ice

On the basis of rates staying low, the global rally goes on

©Bloomberg Feb 1, 2013

US seen to plod along despite data clash

Conflicting figures on employment and growth posed a conundrum

Feb 1, 2013

US jobs increase gives markets a lift

Revisions paint brighter picture of labour market

Jan 31, 2013

US consumer spending edges up in December

Incomes boosted by special dividends and bonuses

From MARKETS Jan 30, 2013

Illinois pulls $500m bond sale

State acts after S&P downgrade over $96bn pension deficit

Jan 30, 2013

US economy slips into reverse

Fourth-quarter fall in GDP of 0.1% highlights effects of budget talks

Jan 30, 2013

Fed confirms ‘pause’ in US economy

Central bank keeps rates and policy steady

A F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter is seen at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Maryland in this file photo taken January 20, 2012. The U.S. economy unexpectedly contracted in the fourth quarter, suffering its first decline since the 2007-09 recession as businesses scaled back on restocking and government spending plunged ©Reuters Jan 30, 2013

US outlook still clear despite shower

GDP held back by weakness in defence and inventories

From MARKETS Jan 30, 2013

Brent rise poses threat to fragile recovery

Rally drives oil closer to $120 ‘pain threshold’ for consumption

From WORLD Jan 30, 2013

US pension insurer warns of rising deficit

Safety net for multi-employer schemes risks going bust, says report

The Short View Jan 30, 2013

Video: In defence of US GDP

The Short View Jan 30, 2013

Video: Stuttering Santander

Jan 30, 2013

US pension fund eyes selling oil holdings

Seattle investor under pressure to divest over climate change

Jan 29, 2013

US house prices stage recovery

Hope for areas that were hardest hit

Global Market Overview from MARKETS Jan 29, 2013

Ready to read the Fed’s runes

Investors keen to hear any clues about central bank’s thinking

Jan 29, 2013

Dwindling inventories lift US home prices

Strongest annual gain since 2006 is more evidence of recovery

Jan 28, 2013

Japan relaxes restrictions on US beef

Move will lead to exports worth hundreds of millions, say experts

Jan 28, 2013

US durable goods orders surge 4.6%

Business spending edges higher despite fiscal worries

Jan 27, 2013

Flares take shine off shale boom

Industry fails to act over loss of potentially useful gas

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