Distressed Business - British economy closer to recession after weak growth data (AFP)

AFP - Britain's economy came closer to a recession on Friday after official data showed it had slowed further during the second quarter as the construction and manufacturing industries weakened.

Obama assures Bernanke he supports Fed independence (Reuters)

Reuters - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama discussed the risk of further U.S. economic deterioration with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Tuesday and made clear his respect for the Fed's independence, the senator's spokesman said.

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