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World stock markets were uneven Friday and Wall Street futures slid ahead of quarterly growth figures that will show whether weakness in China, Japan and Europe has hit the U.S. economy.

The ratings agency Fitch says an agreement between Greece's new left-wing government and rescue lenders is still possible but is warning that drawn-out negotiations pose a "high risk" to the country's fragile economy.

Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills were mixed in Monday's auction with rates on six-month bills unchanged while rates on three-month bills dropped to the lowest level since October.

The election result in Greece reflects a growing European backlash against austerity policies.

The fate of the European Central Bank's aggressive plan to stimulate the economy out of stagnation lies with the 340 million people in the 19-country euro alliance.

Wall Street is giving a big thumbs-down to New Jersey's effort to tame Atlantic City's finances.

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell for the fourth straight week, with the benchmark 30-year rate again marking its lowest level since May 2013.

Ratings company Standard & Poor's will pay $77 million to settle with the U.S. government and two states to resolve an investigation into mortgage-backed securities.

Mitt Romney says one of the biggest challenges facing the country is climate change and that global solutions are needed to combat it.

Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills were mixed in Tuesday's auction with rates on three-month bills unchanged while rates on six-month bills dipped to the lowest level since late November.

Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasury securities rose to a record level in November following two months of declines, reflecting a big increase in purchases by Japan.

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell for the third straight week, with the benchmark 30-year rate again marking its lowest level since May 2013.

Global stock markets drifted Tuesday as oil extended its slide, falling below $45 a barrel, while better-than-expected Chinese trade figures countered recent gloom over the slowdown in the world's No.

Asian shares meandered Wednesday following a volatile session on Wall Street as investors remained edgy over the slump in oil and metal prices.

Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills fell in Monday's auction, with three-month bills dropping to their lowest levels since late November.

With Kansas facing projected budget shortfalls of more than $710 million in the current budget and for the 2016 fiscal year, Gov. Sam Brownback's office said Friday that he intends to present a "structurally balanced budget proposal" next week for the next two fiscal years.

Average U.S. mortgage rates started the year by dipping to new lows, with the benchmark 30-year rate marking its lowest level since May 2013.

Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills fell in Monday's auction to their lowest levels in four weeks.

Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills fell in Monday's auction, after rising last week.

Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in Monday's auction with rates on six-month bills climbing to their highest level in more than two years.