Lending Squeeze Thwarts Small-Business Rebound

Wen Defends Exchange-Rate Policy

Chinese premier Wen Jiabao warned other countries not to pressure China over its exchange-rate policy, and argued strongly that the yuan isn't undervalued.

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Likely Fed Picks Back Low Rates

Janet Yellen and two other likely nominees are expected to be a key counterweight to the Fed's most 'hawkish' policy makers.

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Schwab Issues Profit Warning

Charles Schwab warned first-quarter earnings will fall short of fourth-quarter levels as the brokerage said February trading fell 14%.

Bottlenecks Threaten U.S. Export Boom

U.S. exporters are reporting serious delays as ship companies whose profits are under pressure idle vessels and reduce the frequency of service between the U.S. and Asia.

• Photos: Stuck in Port

Americans Pare Debt

U.S. household debt fell 1.7% last year, its first annual drop since records began in 1945, amid defaults that could clear the ground for a stronger recovery.

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• Vote: Do you have less debt?
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States Crack Down on Tax Scofflaws

Financially strapped states are getting more aggressive with tax scofflaws, hoping that stepped-up enforcement and the posting of the names of delinquents online will push more people to pay up.

• Podcast: States Go After Delinquent Taxpayers

Mixed News on U.S. Jobs, Trade

Only slightly fewer U.S. workers filed first-time claims for jobless benefits last week, a sign that the job market's revival remains tenuous, while a separate report showed the U.S. trade gap narrowed in January as exports and imports fell.

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China Data Show Moderating Stimulus

Taiwan Approves China Investment

Japan Pushes for Weaker Yen

Credit Market Springs to Life

U.K.'s Home Retail Boosts Outlook

Senate Passes $150 Billion Jobs Bill

U.K. Inflation Expectations Edge Higher

U.S. Monthly Budget Deficit Balloons

China's Housing Sales Slow

Japan Revises Down GDP

High Interest Costs Burden Greece

Greeks Brace for More Strikes, Protests

New Zealand, Korea Hold Rates

Trichet Comments Leave Door Open to EMF

Swaps Are Under Fire

Wholesale Inventories Drop

Fed Debates Next Rate Signal