Consumer outlook up more than expected in August (AP)

Consumer outlook up, worst may be over for housing (AP)
AP - Americans felt better about the economy in August, as a widely watched barometer of sentiment posted the biggest boost in two years amid falling...

Forecasters: tough road ahead for the economy (AP)
AP - The country is sinking deeper into the economic doldrums, and it's likely to stay there for a while.

Stocks open lower on economic concerns (AP)
AP - Disheartening news from some of the nation's biggest retailers sent stocks falling for a third straight session Wednesday, as investors feared...

Asian stock markets gain on China stimulus plan (AP)
AP - Asian stock markets gained strongly Monday, with Shanghai's index spiking more than 7 percent, as investors cheered China's $586 billion...

Vanishing jobs, stressed consumers feed downturn (AP)
AP - A vicious cycle of vanishing jobs and stresses on American consumers is spelling deeper trouble for the already sinking U.S. economy.