Market waits to take consumer&#39;s lead
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The consumer confidence index is projected to have risen in December. Fannie Mae&#39;s former CEO will receive a pension of more than $1 million a year.
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Investor's Business Daily - The ABC News/Washington Post Consumer Comfort Index shot up 5 points over the last week to -7, the best in several weeks. Some 39% of respondents said now&#39;s a good time to buy, a big rise from 33% last week. Americans also were more upbeat about the economy and their own finances. Gasoline prices, which have fallen back below $3 a gallon, likely are a big factor.
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U.S. stocks may stall at the start of next week as investors wait for the outcome of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
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Economy: With consumer confidence down and spending up, shoppers wrestle with &#39;stop-and-go&#39; mixed signals. By Andrea K. Walker.
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U.S. stock markets looked set to lack clear direction on Friday with market participants waiting for inflation data and a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, both at 1230 GMT.
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Economic instability looms as major currencies seem to be racing each other to the bottom of the pile. This is the flavour of the markets at the moment.
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This week could be the moment of truth  for stocks. Investors will look to see if the Federal Reserve  delivers on the expectation that it is poised to pause after  more than two years of raising interest rates.
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Consumer confidence is at a standstill one week before the presidential election, unchanged from last week and hovering near its all-time average, according to a poll released Tuesday.
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Troubles in the subprime mortgage  sector could put Wall Street on edge next week just as  investors look for key economic data, including the Consumer  Price Index, to shore up the market's nascent recovery after  its recent plunge.
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Major currencies were little changed as market players awaited a speech by Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke tomorrow, key US employment data on Friday and a euro zone interest rate decision on Thursday.
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Making the transition while the market churns.
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WASHINGTON : With little doubt about the Federal Reserve&#39;s plans for a quarter-point rate hike, financial markets were focusing on another question: When will the Fed stop?
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While overseas sales are rising smartly, the key North American market is inching along. That could slow this richly valued stock.
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The stock market is once again poised to set new record highs, and Wall Street will be watching this week's data on the housing market to decide whether to forge ahead.
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Stocks advanced slightly on Thursday, although investors remained cautious as they awaited the Federal Reserve's statement for clues on the interest-rate outlook.
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Stocks barely moved on Thursday as investors stayed cautious before a Federal Reserve statement that could give clues on the outlook for interest rates.
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Shares fluctuated as Wall Street searched for any insights that could indicate how consumers are faring amid an economic slowdown.