It's The Economy Stupid

It's The Economy Stupid

How bank overhaul will hit pocketbooks

Consumers may see some tantalizing benefits from the tough new reforms.  

Retail discounts, free credit scores

Also:

• Big changes for Wall St.
• Lenders in the spotlight
• More on 'flash crash'

There's no escape from Europe's rubble

The day of reckoning has arrived for some countries who hold massive debts.

How Americans are feeling the pain 

Also: 

• Dark cloud over markets
• Wall Street's volatile week
• Greek debt crisis

Unemployment rates fall in 34 states

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Thirty-four states and the District of Columbia reported lower jobless rates in April 

HIRING PICKS UP: Unemployment rates fell in a majority of states last month as better economic conditions spurred employers to step up hiring.