WEEKAHEAD-Emerging debt to hold gains, eyes on US economy Reuters - ... Emerging market investors are enjoying a dream scenario as a moderate slowdown of the US economy is not hurting demand for exports from developing economies ...

Late payments on credit card bills edged up this past spring, when high energy prices were squeezing the finances of some people and making it hard to pay bills on time.

AP - The nation's service sector expanded at a slower pace in September than in August, reflecting managers' ongoing concern about the economy, interest rates and security issues, a trade group said Wednesday.