Business and Finance Headlines for Christmas Eve

U.S. Falls Deeper Into Recession

US Home Prices Fall Near Depression Pace

Russia's Central Bank Devalues Ruble for Third Time In Week, Seventh This Month

Japan's Manufacturer Confidence Slumps Most on Record

Jobless Claims Jump to 26-year High

Americans Curb Spending As Income Declines

U.S. Stocks Gain As Durable Goods Orders, Spending Top Forecasts (by the way - doesn't this headline appear to contradict the previous one?)

Russia to Raise Nuclear Missile Output Fourfold