CURRENT NEWS ITEM: A RARE RAY OF SUNSHINE FOR SHOPPERS: LOWER PRICES

TOP - 50 RELEVANT BREAKING NEWS

1. Video: Lower gas prices bring high hopes

   Oct. 14: Falling gas prices in some states are a silver lining to the economic slump. NBC's Kevin Tibbles reports. (Today Show)

2. California Realtors forecast lower home prices, rising sales in 2009

   The volume of home sales is expected to climb 12.5% next year, even as doubts linger about the nation's financial markets. Home prices across the state will continue to drop next year, even as sales, spurred by the low prices on foreclosed properties, will keep rising in 2009, according to a California Assn. of Realtors forecast slated to be released today.

3. Economic woes may lower SaaS prices

   The world's economic woes could bring about lower prices for on-demand software, but SaaS vendors said they're generally well positioned to weather the downturn.

4. Lower gas prices: silver lining in economic gloom

   Financial markets are tanking, pensions are disappearing and a recession is said to be looming, but there is a silver lining -- gas prices are dropping across Canada.

5. AK Steel Posts Higher Profit, but Foresees Lower Prices

   The company posted a 74 percent increase in third-quarter profit as higher steel prices offset lower shipments. But it said it expects prices to be down about 10 percent in the fourth quarter.

6. N.L. oil industry officials keep close eye on lower prices

   A steep drop in oil prices has the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore oil and gas industry still confident in future projects, but keeping a wary eye on financial markets.

7. Our Towns: Seeking Higher Education at Lower Prices

   SUNY Binghamton has seen a roughly 50 percent increase in applications so far this fall, largely due to its price tag, which is well below most competitive private colleges.

8. Tymoshenko demands lower prices of oil products in Ukraine from November 1

9. Lower oil prices may help the world find more

   The world might not be able to get enough oil out of the ground.

10. Toronto stock market ends lower as oil prices tumble

    The sliding price of crude oil brought the Toronto stock market to a lower finish on Monday in what was otherwise a quiet trading session ahead of the U.S. elections.

11. UK Output Prices Drop In October on Lower Petroleum Costs

    UK output prices declined at the fastest pace since comparable records began in 1986, largely on lower petroleum product prices.

12. What lower oil prices mean for the world

    The worried question around Washington is: to what degree lower prices will crimp investment in renewables and efficiency, writes Daniel Yergin

13. Incentives lower prices of new-build homes

    UK housebuilders are increasing sales enticements as they scramble for cash to finance debt and capitalise on advertisements in an effort to boost house sales

14. Michael Hlinka: Could lower gas prices ease a recession?

    Money Talks is a daily business column from CBC radio. By Michael Hlinka, CBC business columnist. Business Columnist Michael Hlinka has been seeing the price of gasoline fall lately, and he wonders whether this by its lonesome self won’t be enough to take the Canadian economy out of recession.

15. Lower oil prices could mean deficit: Williams

    Newfoundland and Labrador has just become a have province when it comes to equalization payments, but Premier Danny Williams warned Thursday that dropping oil prices could send the province into a deficit again.

16. U.S. trade deficit shrinks on lower oil prices

    A record decline in oil prices helped to push the country's trade deficit down to the lowest level in nearly a year even though the deficit with China shot to an all-time high.

17. Lower Gas Prices Don’t Make Americans Feel Rich

    Motorists’ gas bills are down but instead of spending the money, they are putting it in the bank and paying debt.

18. Gas companies should be investigated by Europe as consumers await lower prices

    Energy firms should face a European Union legal inquiry for failing to pass on price cuts the Government's consumer watchdog has demanded.

19. Consumers may get ray of good news: lower prices

    American consumers hit by a seemingly endless stream of bad news, from vanishing jobs to shrinking retirement accounts, may be in for a small dose of relief: lower prices at stores.

20. Consumer Prices Show Record Drop In October, Core Prices Edge Lower

    With energy price showing a substantial decrease, consumer prices fell by a little more than expected in the month of October, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Wednesday. The report also showed an unexpected decrease in core prices. The report showed that the consumer price index fell 1.0 percent in October after coming in unchanged in September.

21. Palin, Alaska grapple with lower crude prices

    ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Falling oil prices will take a bite out of Alaska's state budget and put a damper on oil-field investment, Gov. Sarah Palin told a conference of major North Slope oil operators on Wednesda.

22. Lower gas prices may drive more to travel on holiday

    Last-minute travelers are expected to make the travel season busy this holiday, authorities say.

23. Homes sales fall in Vancouver, dragging prices lower

    The number of homes being sold in the Greater Vancouver area is continuing to fall dramatically, taking the price of real estate down with them, and that's creating a buying opportunity for those who can afford it.

24. Gold prices rise, other commodities mostly lower

    NEW YORK -- Gold prices rose modestly Tuesday, buoyed by an advance on Wall Street and a weakening dollar.

25. E.ON signals lower gas and electricity prices

    E.ON has signalled its intention to reduce prices early next year if wholesale costs continue to fall.

26. Lebanese consumer prices still climbing despite lower costs

    Prices of basic commodities in Lebanon have either remained the same or rose slightly in the past two months despite a drastic drop in these items from the countries of origin, the head of Consumer Lebanon said on Thursday. "Our

27. House prices could be lower due to retirees

    A total of 1.7 million pensioners are currently relying on the value of their homes to help them through retirement, recent research has shown, hinting that a wave of selling may take place as pensioners seek to cash in the

28. Cutprice repossessions 'force house prices lower'

    Banks are fuelling a drop in house prices by selling repossessed properties at knockdown prices estate agents have claimed.

29. Oil prices dip after lower demand forecast

    Oil prices dipped to near $42 a barrel Tuesday amid new reports the anemic global economy will lead to an even sharper falloff in energy consumption through 2009.

30. EnCana trims 2009 capital budget amid lower oil prices - Update

    Canada-based oil and gas company EnCana Corp. on Thursday slashed its capital budget for 2009 from the preceding year due to falling commodity prices and the economic uncertainty. The company also lowered its 2008 cash flow outlook to reflect the dramatically lower Chicago crack spreads and WTI oil prices experienced in the fourth quarter. According to the company, the combination of the two reduced realized margins and inventory values in downstream operations by about $300 million.

31. Lobster fishermen angry over prices turn directly to shoppers

    The low price for lobster is prompting some Nova Scotia fishermen to advertise online, truck their product to the city and sell directly to consumers.

32. Energy projects put on hold in response to lower prices

    Analysts say the investment cutbacks may set the stage for another rapid spike in oil prices once the global economy recovers.

33. Retailers slash prices in holiday rush to attract reluctant shoppers

    Retailers across Canada are rolling out last-minute bargains in a bid to attract cash-conscious consumers, though one retail analyst suggests the best sales may be still to come.

34. Consumers' mood boosted by lower prices

    Consumer confidence rose in December due to declining prices, although job losses and falling income continued to weigh on sentiment, a survey showed on Tuesday.

35. Fishermen, communities struggle amid sharply lower lobster prices

    With lobster prices scraping bottom, this year's holiday season has proven to be a difficult time for many fishing communities throughout Nova Scotia.

36. Retailers slash prices to entice holiday shoppers

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37. Stores cut prices to entice post-holiday shoppers

    Two hours before the doors were set to open Friday morning, a Miami-area Wal-Mart parking lot was full of cars - and possibility. But in a Christmas shopping season in which many Americans were unwilling to spend, even a packed lot doesn't always translate into holiday cheer for stores....

38. Retailers slash prices to entice shoppers

    Shoppers hit the stores early Friday to return unwanted gifts and take advantage of drastic price cuts offered by retailers desperate to get rid of old merchandise and boost their less-than-cheery holiday sales.