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U.S. Business Activity Slows in September, Survey Indicates

Efrain H. Porter

NEW YORK, Sept 22 – According to a survey published on Friday, U.S. business activity remained nearly stagnant in September,…

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Oil Prices Decline Ahead of Federal Reserve Rate Announcement

Efrain H. Porter

TOKYO, Sept 20 (Reuters) – Oil prices retreated from their 10-month highs on Wednesday in anticipation of the U.S. Federal…