WASHINGTON - Republican Sen. Judd Gregg said Friday that he pulled out of the job of commerce secretary after realizing that "I'm just going to be a little too conservative" for President Barack Obama's administration. ...more

February 13, 2009

The Federal Reserve cut its target for a key interest rate to the lowest level on record Tuesday and pledged to use "all available tools" to combat a severe financial crisis and prolonged recession. STORY, Page 13 ...more

December 17, 2008

Consumers boosted their borrowing in September, defying expectations for a cutback. ...more

November 8, 2008

Credit card delinquencies and charge-offs rose in August as consumers struggled to pay off debt amid a slowing economy, according to Standard & Poor's. ...more

October 12, 2008

Consumers kept charging at a rapid pace on their credit cards in July although their overall borrowing slowed a bit. ...more

September 11, 2007