Balance of trade deficit dips to $58.2 billion in December, according to report from the Commerce Department.
Several sectors of the economy experience minimal growth.
Consumer sentiment level falls to 16-year low.
College Savings Foundation sets Washington summit meeting with student aid and loan groups.
Housing, credit woes have caused economic turmoil, said former Fed chief.
Despite economic concerns, the central bank keeps interest rates unchanged.
Officials have testified that the time is right for a federal insurance regulator.
MSRB seeks comments on whether more information about municipals should be disclosed.
Earl E. McEvoy, an asset manager for three of The Vanguard Group’s mutual funds, will retire on June 30.
UBS reports a record $11.3 billion fourth quarter loss.
