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Reports say Japanese elections likely Dec. 16

Reports say Japanese elections likely Dec. 16
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By ELAINE KURTENBACHAssociated Press TOKYO (AP) - Japanese parliamentary elections have been tentatively set for Dec. 16, media reports said Thursday after Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda pledged to dissolve the parliament by Friday if the opposition agreed to key reforms. Noda's pledge, made

Toyota recalls vehicles for steering, pump defects

Toyota recalls vehicles for steering, pump defects
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By YURI KAGEYAMAAP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) - Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 2.77 million vehicles around the world for a water pump problem and a steering shaft defect that may result in faulty steering - the latest in a spate of quality woes for Japan's top automaker. No accidents have

Oil falls as IEA predicts demand growth will slow

Oil falls as IEA predicts demand growth will slow
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By PAMELA SAMPSONAP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) - Oil prices swung between small gains and losses Wednesday after the IEA lowered its forecast for global energy demand. Benchmark oil for December delivery was up 3 cents to $85.41 per barrel at midday Bangkok time in electronic trading on the

Oil up slightly as US leaders face fiscal cliff

Oil up slightly as US leaders face fiscal cliff
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By PABLO GORONDIAssociated Press The price of oil rose marginally Wednesday as President Barack Obama pushed ahead with talks to try to resolve the impending "fiscal cliff" that could derail the fragile recovery in the world's No. 1 economy. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark oil for

Oil up slightly as US leaders face fiscal cliff

Oil up slightly as US leaders face fiscal cliff
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By PABLO GORONDIAssociated Press The price of oil rose marginally Wednesday as President Barack Obama pushed ahead with talks to try to resolve the impending "fiscal cliff" that could derail the fragile recovery in the world's No. 1 economy. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark oil for

Oil falls as IEA predicts demand growth will slow

Oil falls as IEA predicts demand growth will slow
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By PAMELA SAMPSONAP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) - Oil prices swung between small gains and losses Wednesday after the IEA lowered its forecast for global energy demand. Benchmark oil for December delivery was up 3 cents to $85.41 per barrel at midday Bangkok time in electronic trading on the

Survey: Families at odds over financial planning

Survey: Families at odds over financial planning
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By MARK JEWELLAP Personal Finance Writer BOSTON (AP) - Thanksgiving could be an opportune time to talk turkey about family finances, rather than merely eat the bird and prepare for the next big holiday. A detailed discussion could prove to be worthwhile, given the strong likelihood that older

Survey: Families at odds over financial planning

Survey: Families at odds over financial planning
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By MARK JEWELLAP Personal Finance Writer BOSTON (AP) - Thanksgiving could be an opportune time to talk turkey about family finances, rather than merely eat the bird and prepare for the next big holiday. A detailed discussion could prove to be worthwhile, given the strong likelihood that older

Survey: Families at odds over financial planning

Survey: Families at odds over financial planning
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By MARK JEWELLAP Personal Finance Writer BOSTON (AP) - Thanksgiving could be an opportune time to talk turkey about family finances, rather than merely eat the bird and prepare for the next big holiday. A detailed discussion could prove to be worthwhile, given the strong likelihood that older

Asia stocks fall as talks on US budget deal stall

Asia stocks fall as talks on US budget deal stall
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By PAMELA SAMPSONAP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) - Asian stocks tumbled Thursday as hopes began to fade for a quick agreement among U.S. leaders to avoid a "fiscal cliff" that could derail the world's biggest economy. Unless President Barack Obama and Congress reach a compromise, a series