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USDA Makes Final Push on Discrimination Claims

As a May 1 deadline approaches, more than 20,000 Hispanic farmers have filed discrimination claims.

Greece Secures New Bailout Terms

Lenders in Europe agreed to new terms for loans to Greece that will free up an additional $3.6 billion disbursement for the debt-burdened government.

Gold Drops to 2-year Low Amid China Economic Worries

European shares fell and gold plunged to a two-year low on Monday amid renewed concerns about the outlook for the Chinese economy.

Would Beefed Up IRS Enforcement Lower Taxes?

As millions of Americans race to meet today's tax deadline, would increased IRS enforcement help lower your tax bill?

China's Economic Growth Slows Slightly

L.A. and Other Hot Housing Markets Are Getting Frothy -- Report

Rising home prices and strong demand are making the market feel particularly bubbly in Washington, L.A., San Diego and San Francisco, according to a report by online real estate broker Redfin.com.

Last-Minute Tax Filers Face Risks in Deadline Scramble

With Tax Day just around the corner, many taxpayers will be canceling their fun weekend plans to hunker down and file their returns.

US Eyes Asian Currency Policies

The Treasury Department said many major emerging market economies, especially in Asia, are exercising tighter management of exchange rates but there is a "need for greater exchange rate flexibility and transparency in these economies, most notably in China."

US-EU Trade Talks to Open Soon, Barroso Says

Negotiations over a free trade agreement between the U.S. and the E.U. are expected in the coming months, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said Friday.

Bottom Falls Out of Consumer Confidence

Consumer confidence tumbled to its lowest level since July amid a slew of discouraging economic reports and continued gridlock in the nation's capital, according to Thompson Reuters and the University of Michigan.

Bitcoins: Gold for Geeks or Bubble About to Burst?

The volatility and rapid adoption of the digital currency Bitcoin have grabbed the attention of the financial world in the past few weeks, with its exchange rate exhibiting some dramatic ups and downs since the end of March.

Business Inventories Rose a Little in February

Business inventories rose marginally in February, while sales rose 1.2 percent, the U.S. Census Bureau said Friday.

Producer Prices Dropped More Than Expected in March

The U.S. Producer Price Index for finished goods came in lower than expected, dropping 0.6 percent in March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.

Banks Likely to Report Earnings Gains

Big banks have been picking up steam with the economy, but the March hiccup in job growth has investors holding their breath about whether the good times are still on.

2014 Budget Would Cut Tax Deductions for the Rich

President Barack Obama is no longer pressing to raise income tax rates on the rich. But that does not mean he thinks the wealthy are paying enough in taxes.