Fed Expected to Keep Rates at Record Lows
To sustain the fragile economic rebound, the Federal Reserve is sure to leave interest rates at record lows
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Strike Forces Honda to Halt China Production Again
Honda Motor Co., which has been repeatedly forced to suspend production in China due to strikes, again halted operations
German Auto Industry Returns to Boom Times
Germany's car industry, the backbone of Europe's largest economy, is booming again.
Ma Ready to Sign On Trade Deal with China
Negotiators from China and Taiwan worked Thursday to finish a bilateral trade deal that seems destined to change the island's character in a way not ...
Russian President Seeks Silicon Valley Investment
When Russia's Dmitry Medvedev visits Silicon Valley for the first time this week, he will be both a wide-eyed kid in a candy shop and ...
Tokyo Raises Growth Forcast to 2.6 Percent
Japan's economy, the world's second largest, will expand at a faster pace in the current fiscal year than previously forecast as robust exports to Asia ...
Asian Stocks Down on Fitch Downgrade
Asian stock markets fell in early trading Tuesday on renewed concern over Europe's economic crisis after Fitch Ratings
Stocks Fall on Waning Faith in Yuan Impact
Stocks erased big gains Monday after investors lost some of their enthusiasm about China's decision to let its currency appreciate against the dollar.
Shenzhen Suicides Raise Questions About Foxconn Management
A group of Taiwanese scholars urged Foxconn Technology Group to end a rigid and "inhumane" management style at its mammoth factory compound in southern China.
CBS Joins India's TV Market in Venture with Reliance
A unit of CBS Corp. and Reliance Broadcast Network, a subsidiary of India's powerful Reliance-ADA Group, plan
China Redirects Pressure onto World Leaders
China followed through Monday on its pledge to allow greater flexibility in exchange rates, but said an appreciation in its currency alone
World Hopes for Rising Yuan to Boost Recovery
China's decision to end its currency's 2-year-old peg to the U.S. dollar is stirring anticipation of a gradual appreciation in the yuan in trading Monday
Canada's Economy Becomes Envy of G-20
Canada thinks it can teach the world a thing or two about dodging financial meltdowns.
Japan Carmakers Report Global Production Surge
Toyota's global car production zoomed 27 percent in May as Japanese automakers benefit from improving demand in Asia and the U.S.
Tesla IPO Raises $226 Mil., Shares Surge
Shares of Tesla Motors Inc. gained more than 40 percent in their public trading debut on Tuesday after the electric car manufacturer raised more money
Distillers Dare Drinkers to Try Flesh-Flavored Vodkas
Prepare your palate for carnivorous cocktails. The Alaska Distillery in Wasilla just recently launched its Smoked Salmon Flavored
Foxconn to Build Megaplant in China Despite Deaths
Foxconn Technology, a supplier to Apple Inc., looks ready to build a huge new factory in north-central China despite the company's own misgivings
Google Agrees to Stop Sending China Search to HK
Google Inc. said Tuesday it will stop automatically rerouting users of its China search site to its Hong Kong site after Beijing threatened the company
Japan's Economic Recovery Faltered in May
Japan's economic recovery faltered in May as moderating export demand dented factory output, household spending fell and the jobless rate
Interest Rates Falls to Lowest Level in 14 Months
A darkening view of the economy sent bond market interest rates to their lowest level in 14 months and kept many investors out of the ...
Apple Sells 1.7 Mil. iPhone 4 in 3 Days
Apple Inc. said Monday that it sold more than 1.7 million units of its new iPhone model in the first three days, making it the ...
U.S. Forced to Turn to Asia for Shrimp
As the Gulf Coast oil spill continues to gush, U.S. seafood suppliers are turning to Asia to ensure Americans have enough shrimp for their gumbos, ...
Consumer Spending, Incomes Up Slightly in May
Consumer spending rose slightly in May, a sign that Americans are cautious about the economic recovery.
China Continues Boosting Holdings of U.S. Treasuries
China added $5.7 billion of U.S. Treasuries in June despite growing pressure to diversify foreign reserves away from the beleaguered dollar.
Neighborhood Gas Stations Suffer from BP Boycott
Tension is mounting between BP and the neighborhood retailers that sell its gasoline.
Hu Warns of Threat from Currency Fluctuations
China's president says wildly fluctuating currency exchange rates can threaten world financial markets.
Banking Reform Could Push Some Trading to Asia
Will the U.S. financial overhaul push big firms to transfer business to Europe? Some say no: Europe is also working on efforts to tighten up ...
iPhone 4 Users Report Reception Problems
First there's the anticipation. Then, the long lines, followed by the triumphant walk out of the Apple store, new gadget in hand.
China's Currency Rises to New High Ahead of G-20
China's currency surged Friday to its highest level yet, with the central bank setting the daily official level at 6.7896 yuan to the dollar, acting ...
Solar Company, China's First World Cup Sponsor
China did not qualify for the World Cup, but the country is still making an appearance in South Africa. An ambitious Chinese solar company, the ...
Japan Consumer Prices Fall for 15th Month in May
Japanese consumer prices fell for the 15th straight month in May as deflation kept its grip on the world's second biggest economy.
Asian Markets Stumble Over Concerns for U.S. Recovery
Asian stock markets stumbled early Friday, falling after downbeat forecasts from retailers in the U.S. pulled shares down on Wall Street.
Fed Expected to Keep Rates at Record Lows
To sustain the fragile economic rebound, the Federal Reserve is sure to leave interest rates at record lows
Strike Forces Honda to Halt China Production Again
Honda Motor Co., which has been repeatedly forced to suspend production in China due to strikes, again halted operations
German Auto Industry Returns to Boom Times
Germany's car industry, the backbone of Europe's largest economy, is booming again.
Ma Ready to Sign On Trade Deal with China
Negotiators from China and Taiwan worked Thursday to finish a bilateral trade deal that seems destined to change the island's character in a way not ...
Russian President Seeks Silicon Valley Investment
When Russia's Dmitry Medvedev visits Silicon Valley for the first time this week, he will be both a wide-eyed kid in a candy shop and ...
Tokyo Raises Growth Forcast to 2.6 Percent
Japan's economy, the world's second largest, will expand at a faster pace in the current fiscal year than previously forecast as robust exports to Asia ...
Asian Stocks Down on Fitch Downgrade
Asian stock markets fell in early trading Tuesday on renewed concern over Europe's economic crisis after Fitch Ratings
Stocks Fall on Waning Faith in Yuan Impact
Stocks erased big gains Monday after investors lost some of their enthusiasm about China's decision to let its currency appreciate against the dollar.
Shenzhen Suicides Raise Questions About Foxconn Management
A group of Taiwanese scholars urged Foxconn Technology Group to end a rigid and "inhumane" management style at its mammoth factory compound in southern China.
CBS Joins India's TV Market in Venture with Reliance
A unit of CBS Corp. and Reliance Broadcast Network, a subsidiary of India's powerful Reliance-ADA Group, plan
China Redirects Pressure onto World Leaders
China followed through Monday on its pledge to allow greater flexibility in exchange rates, but said an appreciation in its currency alone
World Hopes for Rising Yuan to Boost Recovery
China's decision to end its currency's 2-year-old peg to the U.S. dollar is stirring anticipation of a gradual appreciation in the yuan in trading Monday
Canada's Economy Becomes Envy of G-20
Canada thinks it can teach the world a thing or two about dodging financial meltdowns.
Japan Carmakers Report Global Production Surge
Toyota's global car production zoomed 27 percent in May as Japanese automakers benefit from improving demand in Asia and the U.S.
Tesla IPO Raises $226 Mil., Shares Surge
Shares of Tesla Motors Inc. gained more than 40 percent in their public trading debut on Tuesday after the electric car manufacturer raised more money
Distillers Dare Drinkers to Try Flesh-Flavored Vodkas
Prepare your palate for carnivorous cocktails. The Alaska Distillery in Wasilla just recently launched its Smoked Salmon Flavored
Foxconn to Build Megaplant in China Despite Deaths
Foxconn Technology, a supplier to Apple Inc., looks ready to build a huge new factory in north-central China despite the company's own misgivings
Google Agrees to Stop Sending China Search to HK
Google Inc. said Tuesday it will stop automatically rerouting users of its China search site to its Hong Kong site after Beijing threatened the company
Japan's Economic Recovery Faltered in May
Japan's economic recovery faltered in May as moderating export demand dented factory output, household spending fell and the jobless rate
Interest Rates Falls to Lowest Level in 14 Months
A darkening view of the economy sent bond market interest rates to their lowest level in 14 months and kept many investors out of the ...
Apple Sells 1.7 Mil. iPhone 4 in 3 Days
Apple Inc. said Monday that it sold more than 1.7 million units of its new iPhone model in the first three days, making it the ...
U.S. Forced to Turn to Asia for Shrimp
As the Gulf Coast oil spill continues to gush, U.S. seafood suppliers are turning to Asia to ensure Americans have enough shrimp for their gumbos, ...
Consumer Spending, Incomes Up Slightly in May
Consumer spending rose slightly in May, a sign that Americans are cautious about the economic recovery.
China Continues Boosting Holdings of U.S. Treasuries
China added $5.7 billion of U.S. Treasuries in June despite growing pressure to diversify foreign reserves away from the beleaguered dollar.
Neighborhood Gas Stations Suffer from BP Boycott
Tension is mounting between BP and the neighborhood retailers that sell its gasoline.
Hu Warns of Threat from Currency Fluctuations
China's president says wildly fluctuating currency exchange rates can threaten world financial markets.
Banking Reform Could Push Some Trading to Asia
Will the U.S. financial overhaul push big firms to transfer business to Europe? Some say no: Europe is also working on efforts to tighten up ...
iPhone 4 Users Report Reception Problems
First there's the anticipation. Then, the long lines, followed by the triumphant walk out of the Apple store, new gadget in hand.
China's Currency Rises to New High Ahead of G-20
China's currency surged Friday to its highest level yet, with the central bank setting the daily official level at 6.7896 yuan to the dollar, acting ...
Solar Company, China's First World Cup Sponsor
China did not qualify for the World Cup, but the country is still making an appearance in South Africa. An ambitious Chinese solar company, the ...
Japan Consumer Prices Fall for 15th Month in May
Japanese consumer prices fell for the 15th straight month in May as deflation kept its grip on the world's second biggest economy.
Asian Markets Stumble Over Concerns for U.S. Recovery
Asian stock markets stumbled early Friday, falling after downbeat forecasts from retailers in the U.S. pulled shares down on Wall Street.
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