Indonesians still world's most bullish consumers, Americans less upbeat: survey

(Reuters) - Indonesians remained the world's most bullish consumers in the final quarter of 2013 while Americans were slightly less willing to spend than in the previous quarter, a global survey showed.

Home Sales Probably Rose, Avowing Rebound: U.S. Economy Preview

Sales of U.S. homes probably rose in December to the highest level in three years as the industry headed toward a more rooted recovery in 2013, economists said before reports this week.

Obama Announces Refinancing Plan

President Barack Obama announced a fresh bid Wednesday to revive the housing market by letting millions of homeowners refinance their mortgages, presenting a plan that is likely to encounter congressional opposition.