Fri 21 Nov 2008 | 6:56 EST

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A worker at the Tokyo Stock Exchange is seen in Tokyo November 21, 2008.

Deflation creeps up on Japan 5:05am ET

Analysis: Japan is bracing for another spell of deflation next year, but chances are price declines will be less protracted and damaging than the last, decade-long run.  Full Article 

warren buffett

Investor Warren Buffett listens to a question during a news conference in Madrid May 21, 2008. REUTERS/Andrea Comas
Losing his touch?

Investors are bailing out of Berkshire Hathaway stock and have lost some confidence that the insurance and investment company, run by one of the world's most admired investors since 1965, can pay its debts.  Full Article 

John Kemp
Biofuels run into trouble

Despite a promising start, the U.S. experiment with renewable fuels is facing serious challenges next year, intensifying existing pressures on ethanol distillers and farmers, writes John Kemp.  Commentary 

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Commodity Last Pct Chg Trade Date/Time
Oil 49.14 +2.16% 21 Nov 2008 06:45 EST
Gold 755.9 +0.95% 21 Nov 2008 06:52 EST
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Crisis in Credit

Follow the financial crisis using our interactive video timeline. Track the global impact on our interactive map.  Full Coverage 

Bernd Debusmann
A million years of nuclear planning

Columnist Bernd Debusmann asks if the EPA is engaging in scientific fantasy by setting impossible hurdles over nuclear waste.  Commentary 

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Consumer Credit

The mortgage-inspired crisis infecting markets may be followed by even bigger problems borne out of growing credit card debt. Take a closer look.  Full Coverage 

Displaced in the Congo
4:10am EST 
The faces of those affected by recent violence in Democratic Republic of Congo, which has forced thousands to flee their homes.
Paulson on defense

Nov. 20 - Treasury Secretary Paulson defended his response to the financial crisis and said the government had all the necessary tools to prevent a collapse  Play Video

 
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