The Wall Street rescue deal does not include a provision allowing judges to revise loans on primary residences. As congressional negotiators labored over the giant financial bailout plan last week, business leaders saw little to applaud in more than a

US consumer confidence plunged in June amid growing concerns about jobs and the economy, with one gauge of future expectations hitting an all-time low, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.

Labor party senator and shadow minister for Sport and Recreation Kate Lundy took a first hand look at the economic potential of the area after attending the Monties Business Awards night.

PORTLAND, Ore.----Retail jobs will be the fastest growing jobs in the U.S. over the next decade, according to the Department of Labor. And Oregon cashier moms, clerks, meat cutters, and other retail workers believe Barack Obama is the candidate who will t

Gas prices are high, food's more expensive and the job market is cold, but the United States may still avoid a recession. That was the message Monday from a private business group whose index of leading economic indicators defied expectations and inched.