Continued political bickering in the United States is hurting stock and commodity prices and slowing spending by some U.S. holiday shoppers.

Oil was selling at below $89 a barrel Monday, as traders worried that an economic downturn could cut demand for energy.  U.S. stocks were down in early trading, while European and Asian stocks were mixed at the close.  A report Friday showed a decline in consumer confidence, which could hurt the consumer spending that drives most U.S. economic … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: Economy and Finance