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CNNMoney: The burger and beverage recession

Want more proof that the U.S. economy is still in a fragile state? Consider this. People are still holding back on buying burgers, soda and beer. So much for fast food, soft drinks and booze being recession-proof.

CNNMoney: Treasurys mixed ahead of auctions

Treasurys were mixed Monday as investors prepare for a weekly offering of U.S. debt, worth $81 billion, amid ongoing concerns about struggling European economies.

CNNMoney: Stocks set for early pullback

U.S. stocks were headed for a weak start Monday, as investors remain nervous about the debt situation in Europe.

Fortune: Alan Greenspan fights back

When the Senate grudgingly reconfirmed Ben Bernanke as Fed chairman two days before his term expired, he was only a stand-in for the man 30 senators were really mad at. "I knew that he would continue the legacy of Alan Greenspan, and I was right," said an angry Jim Bunning, a conservative Republican from Kentucky who voted no. Fumed Bernie Sanders of Vermont, the Senate's only (admitted) socialist: "He said it publicly -- I want to follow in the footsteps of Alan Greenspan. Alan Greenspan's philosophy is a disaster." Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) said Bernanke "helped set the fire that destroyed our economy." Only helped, that is -- and we all know whom he helped.

CNNMoney: Jobs will grow in 2010, but then what?

Despite modest January job losses the good news for job seekers is that after a brutal recession that swallowed stimulus packages whole with barely a burp, the business cycle is finally your friend in 2010.

CNNMoney: Poof: Another 800,000 jobs disappear

As bad as the government's jobs readings numbers have been during the Great Recession, we'll soon find out the real situation likely was worse.

CNNMoney: Dollar firms on stronger U.S. economic data

The dollar firmed against major rivals Wednesday on stronger U.S. economic data and renewed credit concerns in the euro zone.

CNNMoney: Dollar weakens as stocks advance

The dollar fell Tuesday as investors gravitated toward more risky currencies, but declines were limited ahead of key economic reports due out later in the week.

Fortune: Bang for the buck. Finally.

No matter what dollar doomsayers might say, the greenback's not done yet.

CNNMoney: Stimulus: Secret sequel in the budget

They're not calling it Stimulus 2, but the Obama administration wants to extend the life of several Recovery Act provisions by building them into the federal budget.

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