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Foreign investors are still showing a voracious appetite for U.S. Treasury bonds...but they're selling everything else the United States has to offer.

The price of oil fell Thursday, shedding more than half its value since the summer's highs, after a government supply report signaled weak demand for petroleum products.

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The dollar gained slightly against the 15-nation euro Thursday as finance and manufacturing sectors continued to slow, despite government efforts to reinforce the economy.

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American International Group, which tapped another $12 billion in emergency government funding in the past week, agreed Thursday to curb millions of dollars of spending on junkets, perks and executive compensation.

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With thousands of stores closing in the economic downturn, the increase in empty space at the nation's shopping malls is leaving a hole in the hearts of once-vibrant communities.

Production at the nation's factories fell into a virtual tailspin in September, declining by the largest amount in nearly 34 years, according to a report released by the Federal Reserve on Thursday.

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