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2:13pm: Gas prices jump overnight in Mississippi and other Gulf Coast states over fears that Tropical Storm Gustav could threaten oil supplies. more

Gustav: What's at stake

12:25pm: A tropical storm threatens to halt much of the Gulf of Mexico's oil production, which could send crude and gas prices back up near mid-summer levels. more

Income and poverty: Size up your state

12:47pm: While many states saw their median wage rise in 2007, Michigan was the only one in the country to suffer a drop in median income and rise in poverty rate. more

Consumers: The 21st Century Weeble

11:40am: Despite tough times, the consumer has wobbled but kept spending. But will Americans pull back now that cash from the stimulus checks are mostly gone? more

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Breakfast price break on the table

'Unsustainable' prices for cereal and other foods could moderate soon, experts say, but get ready to pay more for meat. more

The new math of lending

With banks tightening their credit standards, many have to walk a fine line when it comes to lending to consumers. more

Foreclosure crisis: The $4 billion fix

Washington will give funds to states and cities to rehab houses. Proponents say it will help stabilize neighborhoods, but others say it's too little to do much good. more

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Falling oil prices: The downside

Lower prices mean less pain at the pump - but tougher times ahead for the economy. more

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Election 2008

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East coast vs. West coast

Fortune's Andy Serwer says high-tech companies are better off in the weakening U.S. economy than financial institutions. more

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Economic Calendar

Date

Event

Aug 29

Personal Income and Outlays (Jul , 2008)

Aug 29

NAPM-Chicago (Aug , 2008)

Aug 29

Consumer Sentiment (Aug , 2008)

Aug 29

Farm Prices (Aug , 2008)

Sep 2

Construction Spending (Jul , 2008)

Sep 2

ISM Mfg Index (Aug , 2008)

Sep 3

Motor Vehicle Sales (Aug , 2008)

Sep 3

MBA Purchase Applications (wk8/29 , 2008)

Sep 3

Challenger Job-Cut Report (Aug , 2008)

Sep 3

ICSC-UBS Store Sales (wk8/30 , 2008)

Full List

7 economic indicators

The indicator	The reading	Next update
Leading Indicators	Economy continues to slump.	Sept. 18
Industrial Output	Slight rebound.	Sept. 15
Inflation (CPI)	Annual rate surged to 5.6%.	Sept. 16
Retail Sales	Downturn as government stimulus payments end.	Sept. 12
Manufacturing (ISM)	Fell just slightly in July.	September 2
Job Growth	Seventh straight month of losses.	Sept. 5
Consumer Confidence	Surprise gain in July.	Aug. 26

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