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Growth Dilemma Dogs G-8
Pressure mounted on Germany to soften its opposition to growth-promotion efforts at the G-8 summit, as momentum gathered for an idea that Berlin has long resisted—the issuing of common bonds by euro-zone governments.
- Photos: At Summit, a Struggle for Consensus on Economic Woes
- Earlier: At Summit, a Struggle for Consensus

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Globalization Spurs Steel Mill
By copying practices at a modern Belgian mill, U.S. workers are learning to make the same amount of steel with nearly half the people employed three decades ago.
- Photos: Indiana Steel Mill Does as Belgians Do
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At Summit, a Struggle for Consensus
Leaders of the Group of Eight major economies struggled to agree on next steps to calm Europe's debt crisis.
- Declaration From G-8 Leaders
- Merkel Scores a Point at Talks
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Premier Vows Action on China Growth
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao declared that policies meant to prevent a rapid economic slowdown must be applied decisively, suggesting that Beijing is leaving the door open for more-aggressive measures.
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Queensland Scales Back Coal Project
The Queensland government withdrew its support for a $9 billion coal-port expansion in the northern part of the state, in a sign Australia's resources boom is losing steam.
U.S., France Talk Growth Before G-8 Summit
President Obama met France's new president, François Hollande at the White House to address the European debt crisis, Iran and Afghanistan.
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Europe Weighs Exit Scenario
Europe has begun to prepare for a possible Greek exit from the euro zone ahead of elections next month that are fast becoming a referendum on the country's membership in the common currency.
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Fresh Worries Hit Spain
Jittery U.K. customers of one of Spain's biggest lenders pulled out funds on Friday, and bad debts held by Spanish banks rose to a 17-year high, underscoring the challenges facing the country's financial sector.
- Bank Rumor Shows Fragility
- Spain's Regions Contribute to Wider Deficit
- Video Analysis
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Regulators Close Alabama Bank
U.S. regulators closed a bank in Alabama, bringing the nationwide tally of bank failures to 24 for the year.
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Madrid Hails Moves by Regions to Cut Spending
Spain's government said 16 of the country's 17 regions are on track to meet this year's budget targets, a key part of its efforts to slash a towering budget deficit and ward off an international bailout.
- Spanish Bond Yields Rise on Euro Fears
- Deposit Fear Slams Bankia
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Jobless Claims Hold Steady
The number of U.S. workers filing new applications for unemployment benefits was essentially flat last week, suggesting that the recently volatile labor market is stabilizing.
Dave Camp Urges Comprehensive Tax Overhaul
Geithner: U.S. 'Can't Afford' Bush Tax Cuts for Wealthy
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Nominees to the Fed Confirmed After Delay
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Mongolia Sets Plan to Cap Investments
Experts Try Charting the Path for a Euro Exit
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Japan GDP Growth Accelerates
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Mexico's GDP Exceeds Expectations
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BOE Official: No Case for More QE
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Singapore GDP Beats Estimates
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NY Fed Postpones Maiden Lane CDO Sale
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Forced Homeowner Policies Assailed

Real Time Economics

Number of the Week: Student Loan Bubble
If a student loan bubble were to pop, the government, not private banks, would be the one standing around with gum in its hair.
Q&A: Lessons on Central Banking From Bank of England's Posen
Adam Posen spent much of his career analyzing the decisions of central bankers in advanced economies. In 2009, he became one.
Potential Middle Path for Further Fed Stimulus
If Fed officials decide they need to provide additional stimulus to the economy, there is a strategy that would allow them to act without resorting to what markets called QE3.
Barney Frank Weighs In on J.P. Morgan Loss
Fed's Idea of 'Exceptionally Low' Still Under Debate
Economists React: What if Greece Exits the Euro Zone?
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Iceland Looks to Recovery
Thanks to a devalued currency, the country has turned its trade deficit into a surplus and smoothed its recovery.
- Video: Country's Resurgence
- Photos: Fish Business Is Booming

Inside Economy

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Cities Court Bond Buyers
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Midwest Sees a Sand Rush
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Cities Struggle in Rental Game
How a Radical Greek Rescue Plan Fell Short
New York Tech Boom Sets Pace
Delays in Home Refinancing
As Gas Prices Fall, a Sigh of Relief
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Massachusetts Back in Health Spotlight
Jobs Engine Sputters Again in April

Columns

The outlook
By Staff
Inflation, Deflation Threats Both Ebb

Capital
By David Wessel
Mystery of the Missing Five Million Workers

Economic Calendar

05/18/12

Date	ET	Release	For Period	Consensus Forecast	Actual
Explanatory Notes Below See full Economic Calendar
Source: Econoday
May 17	4:30 p.m.	Money Supply	wk5/7, 2012		$-1.7B
May 22	10:00 a.m.	Existing Home Sales	Apr, 2012	4.660M
May 23	10:00 a.m.	New Home Sales	Apr, 2012	335K
May 23	10:00 a.m.	FHFA House Price Index	Mar, 2012	0.3%
May 24	08:30 a.m.	Jobless Claims	wk5/19, 2012	371K
May 24	08:30 a.m.	Durable Goods Orders	Apr, 2012	0.5%

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The Outlook

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Inflation, Deflation Threats Both Ebb
After the financial crisis erupted in 2008, some feared deflation and others runaway inflation. Neither happened, and this is informing the Fed's debate on what to do next.
Should You Renounce Your U.S. Citizenship?
A Facebook billionaire has sparked interest in 'expatriating' to skirt big tax bills. Here's what you need to know.
Preparing for the End of the Bush Tax Cuts
Unless Congress acts, most taxpayers will see rate and other increases. Here's what to expect.
How to Play the Euro Now
Investors should consider selling a basket of currencies that will profit if Greece does leave the euro zone, but also limit the downside if Europe muddles through.
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Mystery of the Missing Five Million Workers
The number of people in the U.S. older than 16 has grown, but the number in the job market hasn't. Where have all the workers gone?
- Video: Seeking the Missing Five Million Workers
- Fed Debates Dropouts
Wiping Out $90,000 in Student Loans in 7 Months
Faced with $90,000 in student debt from his days at Harvard Business School, one man vowed to eliminate every penny within a year. He did it with help from a second job and a flask.

Interactives

Federal Reserve Stimulus And Its Impact On Markets
Track the Fed's efforts over the course of the recovery.
Campaign 2012's Harsh Backdrop
Most elections turn on the economy, but that figures to be especially true this time, meaning Obama would seem to face bleak prospects. But he holds some advantages.
Euro Zone by the Numbers
The 17-nation euro zone is a collection of countries with vastly different economic profiles. See how the countries stack up on the major measures.
Trading Places
See the U.S. labor force participation rate, by gender, race, age and education.
Global Rates Tracker
As the world-wide economy slowly heals from the Great Recession, central banks take different paths to recovery. Most countries remain in an easing cycle with low interest rates, but some are seeking to tighten policy.
Economic Forecasting
Dig in and download forecasts for GDP growth, inflation, oil prices, housing, recession calls and more. See prior survey installments at WSJ.com/Economist.
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