Key economic reports may be movers this week

TOMORROW The Federal Reserve releases consumer credit for July. It's expected to have tightened to $8.6 billion, from $14.3 billion previously. (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)

Bank of America talks are stalled, Galvin says

Talks with Bank of America Corp. on paying back all of its customers who bought auction-rate securities have stalled, Massachusetts Secretary of State William F. Galvin said yesterday. (Boston Globe, 9/4/08)

$2 trillion in assets, but Citi's counting its pennies

NEW YORK - Citigroup Inc. isn't just eliminating jobs to slash costs - it's also clamping down on color copying and BlackBerrys. (Boston Globe, 8/27/08)

Accountant wins tax fight against IRS

WASHINGTON - While it took seven years, Charles Ulrich did something many people dream about, but few succeed at: He beat the IRS in a tax dispute. (Boston Globe, 8/25/08)

Debate rages on about interest rates vs. inflation

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. - With the decline in oil prices, inflationary pressures are easing for the moment. The Federal Reserve's policy makers all acknowledge as much. But that has not halted their debate over whether to raise interest rates now to avoid higher inflation in the future. (Boston Globe, 8/25/08)