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How big will your raise be in 2007?

How big will your raise be in 2007?

9:46am:  Wondering what your skills will be worth in the New Year? Thinking of changing jobs and need the 411 on your market value? Check out these salary guides in 4 hot fields. (more)

Housing starts rebound but ...

Dec 19: ... new permits sink to lowest in nine years as home builders wrestle with inventory; no bottom yet. (more)

Iraq war spending to approach record

Dec 19: White House expects U.S. will spend $110 billion in 2007, but says that deficit should shrink during next fiscal year. (more)

Inflation gauge surges

Dec 19: Prices paid by businesses jumps 2 percent, largest gain in three decades; higher energy costs cited. (more)

After the buyout boom: The bust?

A string of deals led by private equity firms will push buyouts to record levels this year. But if things turn sour, look out. (more)

China's buddy: Corporate America

Those pushing for changes in U.S.-China trade and currency policy are getting little help from the major U.S. companies now doing business there.  (more)

Fed holds rates steady again

Bernanke and Co. keep short-term target at 5.25% for fourth straight meeting as calls mount on Wall Street for cut. (more)

Living down an office party blunder

If you had a bit too much liquid cheer, or said or did something your co-workers are still snickering about, here's how to get past it.  (more)

Do you deserve a raise?

Before plucking up the nerve to go in and ask for more money, make sure you're not embarking on a fool's errand. (more)

How safe is your job?

In these volatile times, lots of people are nervous about their jobs. Take this quiz to size up your chances of being fired. (more)

50 Most Powerful Women

50 Most Powerful WomenCall it the year of the Most Powerful Woman CEO. In fact, the top 7 spots on Fortune's 2006 list are held by CEOs. Where does Oprah rank?  (more)

Unemployment rates by state

Rank all 50 states and see where yours fits in.  (more)

Your Job 2006

Is the job outlook brighter? Find out. (more)

Fed Focus

Find out what the Federal Reserve will do next, where interest rates are going and what it means to you. (more)

U.S.-China trade dialogue

U.S.-China trade dialogueCNN's Christine Romans looks at what resulted from the U.S. Treasury Secretary's visit to China. (December 15) (more)video

Russia's newest billionaire

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Economic Calendar
Date
Event
Dec 20 
 MBA Purchase Applications (wk12/15 , 2006)
Dec 20 
 EIA Petroleum Status Report (wk12/15 , 2006)
Dec 21 
 Corporate Profits (Q3r , 2006)
Dec 21 
 Gross Domestic Product (Q3f , 2006)
Dec 21 
 Jobless Claims (wk12/16 , 2006)
Dec 21 
 Leading Indicators (Nov , 2006)
Dec 21 
 EIA Natual Gas Report (wk12/16 , 2006)
Dec 21 
 Philadelphia Fed Survey (Dec , 2006)
Dec 21 
 Money Supply (wk12/11 , 2006)
Dec 22 
 Personal Income and Outlays (Nov , 2006)
 
Industrial outputIncreased ahead of forecastsJan. 17
Inflation (CPI)Far below expectationsJan. 18
Retail salesMuch stronger than expectedJan. 12
Job growthSolid growth in NovemberJan. 5
Manufacturing (ISM)Shrinks for first time in 3 yearsJan. 2
Consumer ConfidenceDown on job market concernDec. 28
Leading Indicators6 of 10 components rose in OctoberDec. 21
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