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Recent Articles by Mark Brooks

Dec 18, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Greece Raises 1.3 Billion Euros in T-Bill Sale

The government's Public Debt Management Agency said the 13-week T-bills were sold Tuesday at an interest rate of 4.11 percent, edging down from the 4.2 percent rate on Nov. 13.

Dec 18, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Reid: Boehner Fiscal Cliff Plan Can't Pass Senate

Reid said Boehner should focus on negotiations and not succumb to tea party pressure.

Dec 18, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Boehner to Pursue "Plan B" in Fiscal Cliff Talks

A Boehner aide says the speaker is calling on Congress to pass a bill on only the tax cuts, while also working with the White House to avert the "fiscal cliff," which includes a series of spending cuts.

Dec 17, 2012 by Mark Brooks

AP Sources: New Obama Offer Moves Toward Boehner

Speaking a few hours after Obama and Boehner met at the White House, these people said the president was now seeking a higher tax rate beginning at incomes over $400,000, up from the levels of $200,000 for individuals and $250,000 for couples that were cornerstones of his successful campaign for re-election.

Dec 17, 2012 by Mark Brooks

China Leaders Promise Reform, Spending if Needed

No indication of plans for major changes or new stimulus.

Dec 17, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Gold Up Slightly; Industrial Metals Down

General business conditions declined in December for a fifth consecutive month.

Dec 17, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Chevron Offers to Settle Brazil Spill Lawsuits for $150 Million

The lawsuits seek $20 billion in damages.

Dec 17, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Spanish PM Defends Year of Austerity

Thousands of people hit the streets to protest government spending cuts.

Dec 17, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Passengers Pay 3% More in Baggage Fees

Airline profits jumped almost 55% in the third quarter, compared to a year ago.

Dec 17, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Economists Forecast Modest Growth in 2013

National Association for Business Economics predicts 2.1% growth in 2013, after 2.2% in 2012.

Dec 17, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Dollar Jumps to 20-Month High Against Yen

The dollar was falling against other currencies as traders awaited developments from budget talks in Washington.

Dec 17, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Oil Rises on Fiscal Cliff Optimism

Prices at the pump dropped 4 cents over the weekend to an average of $3.25 a gallon, the lowest level in almost a year.

Dec 17, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Movement Seen in Fiscal Cliff Talks

Tax rates on all workers go up in January, and $109 billion worth of across-the-board spending cuts begin to take effect then.

Dec 17, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Foreign Holdings of U.S. Debt Hit Record $5.48 Trillion

The increase of $6 billion was the weakest since total holdings fell in December 2011.

Dec 14, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Gold Flat; Wheat, Corn Rise

Traders worry devastating drought could be repeated next year.

Dec 14, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Ford Talking to EPA About Hybrids' Fuel Economy

Ford also introduced two new commercial vehicles that will go on sale late next year.

Dec 14, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Nike Presses Oregon for Tax Deal in Exchange for Jobs

Governor stunned legislators when he called a special session that will cost taxpayers $13,000 a day.

Dec 14, 2012 by Mark Brooks

European Central Bank Warns Against Complacency

The banking system also remains fragmented, with borrowing costs far higher in some countries than in others.

Dec 14, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Cheaper Gas Lowers Consumer Prices 0.3%

In the past year, consumer prices have risen 1.8 percent.

Dec 14, 2012 by Mark Brooks

Southwest to Charge No-Show Passengers

Fees on early check-in and oversized bags are going up; 300 jobs to be cut by attrition.

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