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Will the Greek debt crisis crash the global economy?

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European countries soon will likely bail out Greece, paying massive amounts of money to stave off a default. Will Greece's problems spread throughout the world?
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Why aren't small businesses hiring?

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Small businesses employ about half the workers in the United States, but they aren't hiring.
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Economy the focus in Republican Presidential debate

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Though the debate last night was between Republicans, President Obama took the most criticism from GOP candidates who put the economy front and center.
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Post-Dominique Strauss Kahn, who will lead the IMF?

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Dominique Strauss Kahn's resignation from the International Monetary Fund has set off a global power struggle between the European Union and emerging economies.
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Should I buy gold?

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The price of gold has been skyrocketing, and investors are wondering if gold is a safe place to put your money.
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Art market booming during the recession

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Despite the recession still affecting most of the country, this spring's art auctions produced record-breaking prices of blue-chip artists like Andy Warhol.
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Do sick leave laws cause layoffs?

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Some 40 million employees in the United States do not have paid sick leave. Is it a moral duty to let them get well, or will it cause job losses?
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Hot companies going public outside the United States

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More and more companies are going public abroad. IPOs are moving from the United States to places Australia, Hong Kong or London.
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Will jobs and unemployment decide the 2012 Presidential election?

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The economy continues to be sluggish picking up jobs in the financial recovery. Could unemployment tank Obama's quest for reelection?
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Why is the economy stumbling, again?

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Economists were optimistic at the start of this year, expecting huge growth. Now, another round of bad economic news has sent stocks tumbling again.
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