COMING IN THIS WEEK’S BUSINESS PRESS

GOING BUST: The economic downturn that is forcing consumers to cut back on spending and file for bankruptcy is pushing more and more local businesses over the brink, too.

DRESSING FOR SUMMER: Summertime temperatures may be rising in Las Vegas, but that's no excuse to dress down for work.

THIS WEEK'S BUSINESS PRESS POLL QUESTION

Log onto the Las Vegas Business Press Web site and let us hear your opinion on this week's question.

The latest reports from the Federal Reserve show the economy remains "generally weak" heading into summer, but statements from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and his colleagues are growing more concerned about inflation because of rising energy and food prices. The Fed notes that businesses are being hit by higher costs for energy, metals, plastics, chemicals and food, and many are passing these higher costs onto consumers. The Fed's concerns are leading many to believe that the Fed's rate-cutting campaign is over.

"Do you believe that the Federal Reserve Board should concentrate on stimulating the economy or on controlling "inflation expectations?"

Answer at www.lvbusinesspress.com/poll/