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Personal income rose unexpectedly in August after a sharp decline in the previous month, while personal spending was sluggish, according to government figures released Monday.

Orders for durable goods posted the biggest decline in 7 months in August, according to Thursday's report from the Department of Commerce.

Gas prices extended their decline, falling for the eighth day in a row, according to a nationwide survey of credit card swipes at gasoline stations.

Gas prices retreated for the seventh day in a row, nearing pre-Ike levels, according to a nationwide survey of credit card swipes at gasoline stations.

Gas prices fell back, yet again, marking the sixth straight decline, according to a nationwide survey of credit card swipes at gasoline stations.

Gas prices decreased for the fifth day in a row, according to a nationwide survey of credit card swipes at gasoline stations.

Gas prices fell another 2 cents, marking the fourth straight decline after rising more than 18 cents in 8 days following Hurricane Ike, according to a nationwide survey of credit card swipes at gasoline stations.

Gasoline prices fell yet again, according to a nationwide survey of gas station credit card swipes. The decline comes as focus turns toward Hurrican Ike -- expected to hit the central to southern coast of Texas by the end of the week.

Mortgage rates may fall a bit initially but probably not enough to quickly halt the decline in home prices.

Gasoline prices fell yet again, bringing the total decline to 44.7 cents a gallon since July, according to a national survey of gas station credit card swipes.