Economy

Ratings agencies will respond to nations fiscal theater, bond manager says.

Bigger-than-expected increase of 46,000 erases previous week's drop.

But September retail sales and industrial production data show a pick-up.

Prime Minister Samaras faces dissension on proposed changes in labor rules.

Surge puts starts at highest level in four years.

New investment opportunities open with higher U.S. exports and possible European crisis containment.