From the Associated Press

Bangladesh raises garment workers' pay 80 percent

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 3:49 pm

By FARID HOSSAIN 2010-07-29T15:49:44Z
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) -- Bangladesh has raised minimum monthly wages for its millions of garment workers by about 80 percent after months of violent protests over poor pay and conditions, a government minister said Thursday....
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Mortgage rates hit low of 4.54 percent

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 2:39 pm

By J.W. ELPHINSTONE 2010-07-29T14:39:11Z
NEW YORK (AP) -- Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level on record for the fifth time in six weeks, making homebuying and refinancing the most attractive in decades for those who can get loans....
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Stocks fall as traders await Friday's GDP report

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 3:49 pm

By STEPHEN BERNARD 2010-07-29T15:49:58Z
NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks are falling as investors waiting for the government's gross domestic product report had a muted response to earnings and economic reports....
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