An increasing number of signs suggest the widely projected recession — as officially heralded by two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth — may be finally under way. Likewise the deteriorating economy is poised to soften even more, with no

Dr. David Gallo, CSU Chico economics professor and resident economist for the Center for Economic Development, will present data and trends and how the differing factors of economics relate and affect growth in the community.

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 17 (UPI) -- U.S. airlines could be hit with $10 billion in losses amid a slowing economy and skyrocketing fuel prices, analysts say.

A survey of business executives in nine Midwestern and Plains states, including Minnesota, suggests their state economies are humming right along despite wholesale inflationary pressures.

(Updates throughout, with additional details on the report and comments from an economist.) CHICAGO -(Dow Jones)- Business activity in the Chicago area posted its fastest monthly decline on record during October, reflecting a broader economic slowdown cre