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Fannie, Freddie seized 8:46pm ET

Financial markets are expected to react favorably to today's government move but will it bolster the slumping housing market?   Full Article | Video 

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That sinking feeling

The ranks of temporary workers continue to shrink, which suggests shares of staffing companies have further to fall.  Full Article 

Insight (1/4)

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Smells like Ponzi

Britain's plan to rescue its housing market by cutting taxes and offering incentives to first time buyers has about it the faint but distinct smell of Ponzi.  Full Article | More Columns 

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Commodity Last Pct Chg Trade Date/Time
Oil 106.01 +1.81% 07 Sep 2008 22:13 EDT
Gold 814.8 +1.90% 07 Sep 2008 22:10 EDT
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Hurricane Season

The latest news, NOAA links, slideshows and hurricane graphics.  Full Coverage 

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Election 2008

The latest stories from the campaign trail on the road to the White House.  Full Coverage 

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Reuters News Quiz

In which state was Sarah Palin born? How many wives does Swaziland King Mswati III currently have?  Take Quiz 

Baring it all for the King

Tens of thousands of bare-breasted virgins competed for Swaziland King Mswati III's eye in a traditional Reed Dance.  Audio Slideshow 

Fannie and Freddie bailed out

Sept. 7 - America's biggest mortgage guarantors - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - are temporarily taken over by the U.S. government.  Play Video

 
Russia's top government policy makers and CEOs discuss the outlook for Russia at Reuters Russia Investment Summit