LONDON (Dow Jones)--The credit crunch is tightening its grip on the U.K economy, with data released Tuesday showing consumer lending slowing to its lowest level in almost six years, mortgage approvals sinking to a record low and slumping retail sales.

Republican presidential candidate John McCain's tax policies have given him an edge as the better man for the economy, various Wall Street experts said at this week's Reuters Investment Outlook Summit.

July 10 (Bloomberg) -- Intel Corp. Chief Executive Officer Paul Otellini said the chipmaker isn't suffering from a slowing U.S. economy and demand overseas remains steady.

JACKSON, Wyo. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday the financial crisis that has pounded the country coupled with higher inflation is taking a toll on the economy and poses a major challenge to Fed policymakers as they try to restore stabilit

Sales professionals attending the Second Annual HSMAI Hotel Sales Strategy Conference will receive a special white paper addressing the impact of increased transportation costs and the slowing economy on lodging sectors.