Despite jobs report, Bush pleased with US economy Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush declared himself pleased on Friday with US economic progress despite a Labor Department report that said US ...

AP - Consumer borrowing rose in August at the slowest pace in five months, reflecting weaker demand for auto loans.

US Economy : Trade Deficit Widens to a Record (Update4) Bloomberg - ... US companies imported more computers, consumer goods and oil even as they shipped a record ... showed that consumer spending is holding up even as the economy slows ...