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1. Full coverage of the UK economy, and tips on surviving the crisis

   Tips on surviving the financial crisis, and full coverage of the UK economy

2. Harper attacked as 'out of touch' on economy

   With less than a week until election day and the race tightening, Stephane Dion delivered a attack on Stephen Harper's leadership -- calling him out of touch with ordinary Canadians in the face of an economic crisis.

3. McGuinty defends record on Ontario's economy

   Premier Dalton McGuinty simultaneously acknowledged problems in Ontario's economy and defended his government's efforts to solve them as he kicked off an emergency debate at Queen's Park.

4. Economists call on gov't to stimulate economy

   The federal government must take an activist role to counter financial crisis and stimulate economic investment, even if it means going into deficit, say more than 80 leading economists.

5. How do you know the economy's really in the toilet?

   The Oscars can't be so choosy anymore.

6. Economy heats race in Ohio 'barometer' county

   PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (AP) -- Waiting to get lunch at the Dari Creme's walk-up window, Denise Leport wore an Ohio State Buckeyes sweat shirt along with a frown as she considered this year's presidential candidates....

7. Rivals competing for voters' trust on economy

   WASHINGTON (AP) -- With the deepening U.S. economic crisis rippling around the globe, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain seem to agree the question facing anxious voters is: Who do you trust?...

8. Like the economy, debate between Obama and McCain turned dour

   The U.S. presidential debate was remarkable for the dourness of its mood and for the subdued demeanors of the candidates - even as they tore into each other.

9. Ukraine's president calling on Italian business to invest in Ukrainian economy

10. In the Hunt: Economy Stalling Your Small Business? Shift Gears

    These may not be the best of times to start or run a small business, but one man’s struggle to hang tough may hold lessons for the legions of entrepreneurs.

11. Executive 'must discuss economy'

    The Northern Ireland Executive must meet to discuss the latest moves to stabilise the economy, the Alliance Party says.

12. United confident despite economy

    INFRASTRUCTURE services company United Group says it well placed to achieve its forecast of double-digit growth in the current fiscal year, despite the threat of a global economic slowdown.

13. Crisis still threatens Canadian economy: Flaherty

    Canada's finance minister is warning Canadians that they are not immune from the global financial crisis as it threatens to dry up credit.

14. Leaders strive to win voters on plans for economy

    The Liberals and Conservatives are both on the campaign trail Thursday, striving to convince voters that they have a plan to save Canada's economy from a U.S.-style meltdown.

15. Morning Themes: Ayers Versus the Economy

    Here's a succinct example that might illustrate why voters seem to prefer Barack Obama over John McCain on economic issues. Both campaigns released new ads this morning. McCain's, which is Web-only, devotes 90 seconds to linking Obama to Bill Ayers ("Barack Obama. Too risky for America"). Obama's ad attacks the mortgage-buying plan McCain first presented during Tuesday night's debate. This morning, Mike Allen reported the plan underwent some changes last night "making it more generous to financial institutions and more costly for taxpayers." The release says the ad will be airing nationally. Ayers has been one of the McCain campaign's themes this week, although at various points it has looked like they weren't going to talk about the '60s radical anymore, probably because voters don't seem to care that much.

16. IMF projects global economy slowing sharply, led by U.S.

    The agency forecasts world economic growth to slow to 3.9% this year and to decelerate further to 3% in 2009, marking the worst showing since 2002. The world economy will slow sharply this year and next, with the United States probably sliding into recession, reflecting mounting damage from the most dangerous financial jolt in more than half a century.

17. European steelmakers move to cut output as economy slows

    Analysts think German companies are likely to cope better than their rivals with weaker demand, however.

18. Obama, not economy, gets McCain's attention

    John McCain devoted most of two campaign appearances to lusty attacks on Barack Obama and gave less attention, and offered very few specifics, to the economic woes of American voters.

19. China's leaders address land reform and economy

    China's Communist Party began a four-day meeting Thursday to discuss agricultural reforms, as the government seeks to maintain growth and guard against the effects of the global economic crisis.

20. Confidence in U.S. as leader of free economy ruined for good - Putin

21. Japan looks for new ways to boost economy

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso sought new ways to stimulate the economy on Thursday, as a 14.5 percent dive in machinery orders provided further evidence the global financial crisis is pushing Japan into recession.

22. Coupon use rises as economy falls

    The rising price of consumer goods is driving shoppers from all walks of life to use coupons for food, beauty aids and pharmacy products at an increasing rate, according to some of the country's largest purveyors of manufacturers' coupons.

23. White House and the economy

    CNN's Elaine Quijano reports on the White House plan for the U.S. economic crisis.

24. Video: Main Street worries as economy slides

    Oct. 9: Consumers are reducing their spending as fear spreads about the economic crisis. CNBC’s Trish Regan reports on the latest from the New York Stock Exchange. (Today Show)

25. Obama, McCain duel on economy

    The Democrat derided his Republican opponent's mortgage buyout plan on Thursday as a misdirected effort that rewards bad behavior by lenders and takes billions of dollars from taxpayers.

26. Max Mosley's Formula One economy drive is 'absolutely right'

    Costcutting? I'm all for it but I suppose people assume I would say that wouldn't I because I work with one of the smaller teams.

27. Nonpublic economy accounts for 40% of Tibet's economic aggregate

    The economic aggregate of nonpublic economy accounted for 40 percent of Tibet's economic aggregate in 2007, making nonpublic economy the biggest "taxpayers" in Tibet, according to official of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Private enterprises in Tibet are mainly engaged in

28. IMF: China economy to continue rapid growth

    China's economic growth will slow down this year and next, but it is expected to reach 9.7% and 9.3% respectively, according to World Economic Outlook, released by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Wednesday. The report says China's economic growth in the

29. Candidates spar on economy,character

    Oct 9 - The presidential campaign trail gets heated as both candidates trade jabs on the economy and character.

30. Bush says confident in economy long-term

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush on Thursday said he was confident in the long-term outlook for the U.S. economy.

31. Biofuel Plants Feel Pinch Of Bad Economy

    Hopes ran high in many small towns amid an explosive interest in biofuels and a rush to build large plants. Unseen by planners, however, was the coming spike in crop prices and a financial meltdown rivaling the Great Depression.

32. If you were a party leader, how would you approach the issue of the economy?

33. Poor ignored in election talk about economy: advocate

    Those hardest hit by the current economic uncertainty are being left out of the conversation during the election campaign, says a man who works with some of Ottawa poorest people.

34. As the Economy Sinks, So Do Odds of a Tax Cut

    What McCain and Obama won't say: There's no money left for cutting taxes.

35. Ailing U.S. economy brings fears of a crime wave

    It is the question on the minds of many Americans: If the economy sinks to depths not seen in decades, will crime return with a vengeance?

36. Economy slows Cubs sale

    What, you expected the Cubs' sale to go smoothly?

37. IEA Cuts World Oil Demand Forecast on Weak Economy

    The International Energy Agency cut its oil demand growth forecast to the lowest rate in 15 years, citing economic weakness and “a spiraling liquidity crisis.”

38. Estonia’s Let-It-Be Economy Is Rattled by Worldwide Distress

    Estonia, the former Soviet republic that has embraced capitalism, is reluctantly turning to state intervention as it confronts an economic slowdown.

39. Keeping Wary Eye on Crime as Economy Sinks

    Historic crime highs have usually followed an economic crisis -- a cause for concern for New Yorkers these days.

40. Bush vows to stabilise US economy

    President George W Bush promises the US government is working "aggressively" to restore stability to the economy.