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China’s Stocks Fall to One-Year Low on Property, Europe Concern – BusinessWeek

China's Stocks Fall to One-Year Low on Property, Europe ConcernBusinessWeekFutures, or agreements to buy or sell the CSI 300 Index at a preset value, began trading on the China Financial Futures Exchange in Shanghai on April 16, … and more » … Continue reading

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***CHINA STEEL WRAP: Steel prices plummet on bad outlook – Metalbulletin.com (subscription)

***CHINA STEEL WRAP: Steel prices plummet on bad outlookMetalbulletin.com (subscription)October rebar on Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) dropped 178 yuan or 3.9% from a week ago to 4367 yuan per tonne on Friday, while July hot rolled coil on … and … Continue reading

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(AMM) Rebar prices seen falling on sluggish demand, lower scrap tags – Metalbulletin.com (subscription)

(AMM) Rebar prices seen falling on sluggish demand, lower scrap tagsMetalbulletin.com (subscription)Selling prices in the domestic rebar market could be headed south as wary buyers are moving to the sidelines waiting to see where the next round of scrap … … Continue reading

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***CHINA STEEL WRAP: No end yet for price declines – Metalbulletin.com (subscription)

***CHINA STEEL WRAP: No end yet for price declinesMetalbulletin.com (subscription)+ SHFE Oct rebar down 0.14% to 4400 yuan ($644) + Spot rebar down 90-110 yuan to 3990-4050 yuan + Spot iron ore down to $175-179 cfr Shanghai rebar prices … … Continue reading

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Copper Drops for Second Day on Concern China Will Slow Economy – BusinessWeek

Copper Drops for Second Day on Concern China Will Slow EconomyBusinessWeekMay 12 (Bloomberg) — Copper prices fell for a second day on speculation that China will act to damp its economy, curbing demand for raw …METALS-Copper dips as eurozone debt … Continue reading

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Free markets: Pro-rich or pro-poor? – DeSoto Times Today

Free markets: Pro-rich or pro-poor?DeSoto Times TodayThe Davis-Bacon Act of 1931, still on the books today, had a racially discriminatory intent and has a racially discriminatory effect. The Davis-Bacon Act is … read more Related Blogs Springfest begins with record … Continue reading

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Construction trade still struggling – istockAnalyst.com (press release)

Construction trade still strugglingistockAnalyst.com (press release)"The last years have been difficult ones," said Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors, citing tight credit, high vacancy … and more » read more Related Blogs The Agc’s New Green Building Addendum: … Continue reading

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Unemployment, job growth rose in April – MiamiHerald.com

Unemployment, job growth rose in AprilMiamiHerald.com… an economic forecaster in West Chester, Pa. "Most encouraging is the job growth in manufacturing and construction which have been the most serious drags … and more » read more Related Blogs The Gavel » … Continue reading

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***CHINA STEEL WRAP: Futures drop on rate hike buzz – Metalbulletin.com (subscription)

***CHINA STEEL WRAP: Futures drop on rate hike buzzMetalbulletin.com (subscription)+ SHFE Oct rebar down 0.34% to 4637 yuan ($679) + SSEC July HRC down 0.30% to 4534 yuan ($664) + Spot iron ore dipped to $183-185 cfr Shanghai steel futures … Continue reading

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Stimulus, Infrastructure Investments Give Boost to Construction – ForConstructionPros.com

Stimulus, Infrastructure Investments Give Boost to ConstructionForConstructionPros.com"If it weren't for public investments in infrastructure and construction, this industry would be in free fall," said Ken Simonson, the association's chief … read more Related Blogs eBabble – Comics » Thor Visionaries: … Continue reading

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