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Washington, DC, November 1--Oil prices and the dollar are emerging as key factors for Federal Reserve officials ahead of next week's expected rate increase and the subsequent debate over whether to raise rates again in December.
St. Louis, October 29--Solutia Inc. is seeking bankruptcy court approval to sell a small, Seattle-based pharmaceutical services division, Axio Research Corp., before the unit is forced to liquidate.
Grand Rapids, MI, October 28--The most recent Steelcase Workplace Index Survey conducted by Opinion Research Corporation (ORC) provides a glimpse at environmental perceptions in the workplace.
Reading, MA, October 27-- Jordan's Furniture, a Berkshire Hathaway company, said the company will unveil its second IMAX theatre as part of a new retail center opening in Reading, MA.
Washington, DC, October 7--Consumers in August pulled back on their borrowing by the largest amount since the end of 1990 as confidence in the economy fell and energy prices surged.
Washington, October 5--The National Retail Federation today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to deny an appeal of a lower-court ruling on whether banks that issue Visa and MasterCard credit cards can also issue competing cards.
Lahore, Pakistan, November 16--Carpet exports from Pakistan continue to make steady gains despite a difficult international market situation.
Lancaster, PA, November 8--Armstrong World Industries took a painful step Thursday, and raised a painful question.
Orlando, FL, November 8--A large pool of first-time homebuyers, who account for four out of 10 home purchases, provide liquidity to the housing market and make it easier for existing owners to trade up or trade down.
Washington, DC, November 1--Personal income rose 0.2% after rising a revised 0.3% in August, the Commerce Department said Monday. August personal income was earlier reported as having risen 0.4%.