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Fortune: The oil speculator sideshow

Watch out, speculators: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is getting tough on crime. But since, as the CFTC has said, speculation hasn't pushed up prices, the crackdown will benefit its image more than the economy.

CNNMoney: Dollar mixed against major currencies

The dollar was mixed against other currencies Thursday, after reports showed eroding business confidence in Germany and France, the euro zone's biggest economies, amid pessimism over economic prospects.

CNNMoney: Housing, jobs send stocks skidding

Renewed fears about the battered housing market and rising unemployment sent stocks into a tailspin Thursday.

CNNMoney: Homeowners close equity spigot

The amount of money Americans pulled out of their homes is at a four-year low as homeowners battle falling home values and stricter standards among lenders, Freddie Mac said Thursday.

CNNMoney: Weak economic data boost bond prices

Treasury prices were higher Thursday on worse-than-expected unemployment claims data and existing home sales, indicating that the economy is still under pressure and providing motivation for investors to seek the safety of longer-term government bonds.

CNNMoney: Home sales at 10 year low

Sales of existing homes in June slowed more than expected and hit their lowest level in 10 years, according to an industry trade group report released on Thursday.

CNNMoney: Traders manipulated oil prices - U.S.

The government charged an oil trading firm Thursday with manipulating oil prices in the first complaint to be announced since the regulators began a new investigation into wrongdoings in the energy markets.

CNNMoney: How housing rescue bill can help you

The House on Wednesday passed a $300 billion housing rescue bill aimed at helping troubled homeowners avoid foreclosure and supporting mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

CNNMoney: Mortgage rates rise again

Rates on 30-year mortgages rose for the third consecutive week amid concerns about mounting inflation, the weak housing market and speculation that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates soon.

FSB: Minimum-wage laws, state by state

Minimum-wage laws around the U.S. are a patchwork of federal and state legislation. On Thursday, the federal minimum wage rose to $6.55 per hour, but the change only affects workers in 26 states (plus Washington, D.C.). The remaining 24 states already have state minimum wages set above $6.55 per hour.

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