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• McCain hopes to highlight economic strengths
As Republicans wrap up their storm-shortened convention Thursday, presidential nominee Sen. John McCain is expected to underscore his plans to revive the slumping economy. But while polls show the economy is still the biggest issue on the minds of ...
• Wall Street hopes for best, readies for worst
But Wall Street’s been burned before, and will be keeping a close eye on how the credit markets perform and on economic data. This week, they’ll be watching for readings on retail sales, pending home sales, the trade deficit and wholesale ...
• Canada’s prime minister calls Oct. 14 election
Between now and Oct. 14, Canadians will choose a government to look out for their interests at a time of global economic trouble," Harper said after the meeting.
• Bleak jobs data keep economy at center stage
John McCain and Barack Obama will have to continue to address the nation's economic troubles as they stump for votes over the next two months.
• Medvedev: Russia must 'be reckoned with'
The conflict over South Ossetia showcased Russia's resurgent military and economic clout and has presented the strongest challenge to the West since the end of the Cold War.