China's US debt holdings at 16-month low
However, Japan, the second-largest buyer of US Treasuries, saw hits holdings of the US securities rise to a record $ 1.039 trillion at the end of November. Britain, the third-largest holder of US debt, increased its holding by 4.4 percent to $ 429.4 …
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US retail gas prices stay at record levels for this time of year with oil …
Europe is still struggling with massive debt problems that threaten to drive the region into recession. The uncertainty about how the crisis will play out is helping to keep oil prices up as well. Retail gasoline consumption in the US has been falling …
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