Economy at a Crossroads - A look at the global financial meltdown and its aftermath.- msnbc.com

In a hopeful sign for the economy, the number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits fell below 500,000 last week for the first time since January. Full story

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New-home sales rise to highest level in a year

Consumers log stronger-than-expected rebound

Durable goods orders fall unexpectedly

Recovery's pace slower than first thought

Fed sees gradual economic recovery

IMF chief: Global economy still fragile

Watchdog: Stimulus job creation data flawed

Dutch give ABN Amro billions in new bailout

Wells Fargo to repay $1.3 billion to investors

Obama warns of 'double-dip recession'

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Geithner warns lack of loans may slow recovery

Obama orders task force to fight financial crime

Millions may have to repay part of tax credit

Obama administration faults Senate bank bill

Warren Buffett: Financial panic is over

Pay czar concerned firms could lose talent

U.S. banks to prepay $45 billion to FDIC

Geithner encouraged by policies in Asia

World Bank: Job losses threaten U.S. economy

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