Energy Boom Lifts EconomyThe benefits of the newest energy boom are extending far beyond the traditional oil patch. It's revving up the U.S. economy.
Greek Deal Remains ElusiveGreek political leaders have ended their meeting after seven-and-a-half hours without an agreement on austerity proposals.
U.S. Officials Lower Jobless ForecastThe recent spate of good economic news has led White House officials to lower their projections for the unemployment rate this year, with a top adviser saying the 8.9% estimate that will appear in the White House's budget proposal Feb. 13 is already "stale and out of date."
German Data Pose Growth RiskGermany's seasonally adjusted exports fell more sharply than imports in December, posing downside risks to the country's growth for the fourth quarter.
China Pushes Yuan in Latin AmericaChinese policy banks are seeking to expand lending to commodities-rich countries in Latin America using the yuan instead of the dollar.
Little Room for New WorkersThe U.S. job market is finally growing stronger by almost every key measure, except one: Not enough people are quitting.
Americans Ramp Up BorrowingIn another sign that the credit freeze is thawing, the Federal Reserve said Americans ramped up their borrowing at the end of 2011.
Bernanke Cites Risks to RecoveryBernanke faced Senate lawmakers Tuesday, again offering a message for Washington to get its fiscal house in order.
Talks on Payroll-Tax Cut Bog DownCongress is poised for another 11th-hour standoff over extending the payroll-tax cut. A panel meeting Tuesday was angry and unproductive.
Glaxo Repatriates Euro-Zone CashGlaxo has been funneling cash back to the U.K. daily from banks in euro-zone countries as part of its strategy to reduce exposure to risks of a possible breakdown of the European monetary system.
Japan Confirms 'Stealth' Yen InterventionJapan continued to conduct "stealth" interventions in the currency market after its highly publicized yen-selling campaign on Oct. 31, data released by the Finance Ministry confirmed.
India Cuts Growth Forecast to 6.9%India again cut its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 6.9%, which will be the slowest in three years, as aggressive monetary tightening at home and a shaky global economy crimped industrial activity.
Focus Turns to ECB Greece PolicyThe European Central Bank is widely expected to keep its interest rates on hold, but clues as to how it will deal with the intensifying crisis in Greece are likely to steal the show.
German Industrial Output FallsGermany's disappointing industrial production data for December confirm that the euro zone's largest economy probably contracted in the fourth quarter of 2011, analysts said.
France Posts Record Trade DeficitFrance's trade deficit reached an all-time record last year, underscoring the loss of competitiveness of the country's national production.
