U.S. Economy

• Second quarter economic growth revised upwards to an annualized 3.9% Bloomberg and USA Today
• New home sales reach highest level since early 2008 WSJ
• Services sector declined to 3-month low in September Reuters
• Jobless claims rose slightly last week but remain low CNBC

Around the World

• Increasing consumer spending may help bolster China’s economic growth Economist
• U.S. mutual fund regulations could be extended to Puerto Rico NY Times
• China and the U.S. to begin an emissions trading market Reuters

Personal Finance

• Tips for choosing children’s health care plans Reuters
• Managing higher medical deductibles NY Times
• Impacts of an interest rate increase on household finances Reuters