Geithner Says Europe Crisis Won't Sink U.S. Recovery
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday he doesn't think that the European debt crisis will derail the U.S. economic recovery.
Business
Recent Rise in Jobs Data Reflects Temporary Hiring
The nation's employers likely unleashed a wave of hiring last month, but it probably won't be repeated.
Data Suggests Jobs Being Added Slowly
Fewer people are filing claims for unemployment aid, new jobs are showing up in service industries, and companies are squeezing all they can
U.S. Equipment Maker Logs Sizzling China Growth
Mining equipment maker Joy Global Inc. said Thursday its efforts to grab more business in the booming steel and power producing markets in China
Slowing Productivity Growth Seen As Hopeful Sign
Productivity grew at a slower rate in the first three months of the year than previously thought, a possible sign that businesses are reaching the ...
Jobless Claims Drop for 2nd Straight Week
New claims for unemployment insurance fell for the second straight week, fresh evidence the job market is slowly improving.
Asia Stocks Boosted by Agricultural Bank IPO News
World markets mostly rose Wednesday as investors cheered the news that a state-owned Chinese bank is readying a record-breaking initial public offering.
Weaker Europe Demand Raises U.S. Trade Deficit
The U.S. trade deficit rose to the highest level in 16 months as exports fell for the second time in three months, a potentially worrisome ...
Jobless Claims Data Shows Much Better Jobs Market
The tally of laid-off workers continuing to claim jobless benefits fell by the largest amount in almost a year, suggesting that more unemployed workers
Foreclosure Rate Levels Off As Banks Wait
The foreclosure crisis appears to be leveling off.
AIG Struggles to Repay Government Bailout
A watchdog panel says it's still unclear whether U.S. taxpayers will ever fully recoup the $182 billion they plowed into American International Group Inc.
Bank of Korea Keeps Rate at Record Low
South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate at a record low Thursday as worries persist over the health of the global economy
Strong Growth in Japan Led by Exports to China
Japan's economy, the world's second biggest, expanded at faster pace than originally estimated in the first quarter
China Trade Surge Dispels Growth Fears
China's imports and exports both surged by nearly 50 percent in May over a year earlier in a positive sign for growth
Fed Survey Finds Modest Recovery Across Nation
For the first time since the beginning of the recession, economic growth — modest and fragile, but growth nonetheless — has spread to every corner
Wholesale Inventories, Sales Up in April
Inventories held by wholesalers rose for a fourth straight month in April while sales rose for a 13th consecutive time. Both gains were encouraging signs
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 ...
More Workers Quit Jobs As Economy Improves
One sign of better economic times is when more people start finding jobs. Another is when they feel confident enough to quit them.
Hyundai Resumes India Production Despite Strike
Hyundai Motor has resumed production in India despite an ongoing strike that forced the nation's top car exporter to halt production for two days
Honda Hit by 2nd China Parts Factory Strike
Workers at a second auto parts factory affiliated with Honda Motor Co. walked off the job Wednesday as a strike dragged on at the other ...
China's Agricultural Bank IPO May Be World's Biggest
China's stock regulator has approved Agricultural Bank of China's plans for an initial public offering in Shanghai and Hong Kong worth well over $20 billion
GM Recalls 1.5 Mil. Cars for Potential Fire Hazard
General Motors Co. said Tuesday it was recalling about 1.5 million vehicles worldwide to address a problem with a heated windshield wiper fluid
GM to Keep 900 More Dealers Than Planned
About 900 General Motors dealerships that the company had planned to cut loose appear to be getting a reprieve.
Protesters Picket Apple, Foxconn at HK Meeting
Protesters picketed Foxconn's annual general meeting in Hong Kong on Tuesday, accusing both the Apple Inc. supplier and computer giant of poor corporate
Asia Stocks Rise, Europe Falls
European stocks fell Tuesday, as investors worried that growth would be hurt by the region's sprawling debt crisis and spending cuts.
4th Strike Since 2008 Halts India Hyundai Production
Striking workers forced Hyundai Motor to stop all production in India on Monday, the latest in a series
Gas Prices Likely to Fall Over July 4th Weekend
The economy may be making people nervous, but drivers should have a happy Fourth of July at the pump.
Greece Upbeat As Debt Crisis Eases
Debt-hobbled Greece may see a slightly milder than expected recession this year and aims to issue bonds again on international markets in 2011
Healthcare Bill Kick In to Expand Coverage
The first stage of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul is expected to provide coverage to about 1 million uninsured Americans
Mercedes June Sales Up 13% on China, U.S. Demand
Sales of Mercedes-Benz cars were up 13.2 percent in the year to June as strong demand for the premium brand in China and the United ...
Chrysler to Set Up Separate Fiat Dealer Network
Chrysler Group LLC will set up a separate dealership network to sell cars made by Italy's Fiat Group SpA when they are reintroduced in the ...
Toyota Recalls 92,000 Luxury Cars in Japan
Toyota started recalling more than 90,000 luxury Lexus and Crown vehicles Monday in Japan over defective engines — the latest setback
Asian Stocks Mixed on Conflicting U.S. Economic Data
Asian stock markets were mixed in early trading Monday as a disappointing U.S. jobs report sparked worries that a recovery in the world's largest
Obama Awards $2 Bil. for Solar Power Plants
The government is handing out nearly $2 billion for new solar plants that President Barack Obama says will create thousands of jobs
China Workers End Another Electronics Plant Strike
Workers at a Japanese-owned electronics plant in northern China have ended a strike over pay and benefits after four days
More Private Sector Jobs Bring Down Jobless Rate
A wave of census layoffs cut the nation's payrolls in June for the first time in six months, while private employers added a modest number ...
Ethnic Vegetables Sprout New Sales for U.S. Farmers
Maxixe, a Brazilian relative of the cucumber, is relatively unknown in the U.S., but it may one day be as common as cilantro as farmers ...
Economy Still Headed in Right Direction Says Obama
President Barack Obama on Friday cast the state of the economy in upbeat terms, declaring that it was headed in the right direction even as ...
China Revises 2009 Growth Upward to 9.1%
China's economy grew even faster in 2009 than previously reported, adding to concern the flood of stimulus spending and loans that drove its
GM Sales in China Overtake U.S. on Surging Demand
General Motors Co. says its first-half sales of vehicles in China overtook the U.S. for the first time amid a fitful recovery in American demand.
Toshiba to Enter Electric Car Battery Market
Japanese electronics maker Toshiba Corp. said Friday it's jumping into the battery business for electric vehicles in a development deal with Mitsubishi
Video Game Retail Sales Fall on Lower Console Prices
Video game retail sales slipped once again in May, hurt by lower prices of gaming consoles.
Google to Buy Travel Tech Firm ITA for $700 Mil.
Google Inc. plans to buy travel technology company ITA Software Inc. in a $700 million deal that would enable the Internet search leader to steer ...
GM Reports June Sales Drop from May
Sales of General Motors Co. cars and trucks fell nearly 13 percent from May to June, a sign that this year's slow recovery in auto ...
Global Stocks Slide on Growth Slowdown Fears
Global stock markets fell Thursday after weak manufacturing surveys provided new evidence that the world's biggest economies, from the U.S. to China
German Consumer Spending Shows Signs of Life
A small rise in retail sales offered a hopeful sign Thursday for Germany's long-sluggish domestic demand, even as the country's economy minister
Toyota Adds Quality Time to Car Development Timeline
Toyota Motor Corp. is extending the time it takes to develop new vehicles by about four weeks for more quality checks in the wake of ...
Tepid June Retail Sales Separate Winners, Losers
Americans focused on deeply discounted clothing that they needed in June amid escalating worries about jobs, resulting in sluggish sales for many retailers
World Stocks Continue Rising on Growth Upgrade
World markets climbed Thursday on hopes that the global economy will recover faster than expected and as investors prepared for a European
IMF Boosts Global Growth Forecast Despite Risks
The global economy is recovering faster than expected but Europe's debt crisis might stall the rebound and governments need to shore up shaky
Geithner Says Europe Crisis Won't Sink U.S. Recovery
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday he doesn't think that the European debt crisis will derail the U.S. economic recovery.
Recent Rise in Jobs Data Reflects Temporary Hiring
The nation's employers likely unleashed a wave of hiring last month, but it probably won't be repeated.
Data Suggests Jobs Being Added Slowly
Fewer people are filing claims for unemployment aid, new jobs are showing up in service industries, and companies are squeezing all they can
U.S. Equipment Maker Logs Sizzling China Growth
Mining equipment maker Joy Global Inc. said Thursday its efforts to grab more business in the booming steel and power producing markets in China
Slowing Productivity Growth Seen As Hopeful Sign
Productivity grew at a slower rate in the first three months of the year than previously thought, a possible sign that businesses are reaching the ...
Jobless Claims Drop for 2nd Straight Week
New claims for unemployment insurance fell for the second straight week, fresh evidence the job market is slowly improving.
Asia Stocks Boosted by Agricultural Bank IPO News
World markets mostly rose Wednesday as investors cheered the news that a state-owned Chinese bank is readying a record-breaking initial public offering.
Weaker Europe Demand Raises U.S. Trade Deficit
The U.S. trade deficit rose to the highest level in 16 months as exports fell for the second time in three months, a potentially worrisome ...
Jobless Claims Data Shows Much Better Jobs Market
The tally of laid-off workers continuing to claim jobless benefits fell by the largest amount in almost a year, suggesting that more unemployed workers
Foreclosure Rate Levels Off As Banks Wait
The foreclosure crisis appears to be leveling off.
AIG Struggles to Repay Government Bailout
A watchdog panel says it's still unclear whether U.S. taxpayers will ever fully recoup the $182 billion they plowed into American International Group Inc.
Bank of Korea Keeps Rate at Record Low
South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate at a record low Thursday as worries persist over the health of the global economy
Strong Growth in Japan Led by Exports to China
Japan's economy, the world's second biggest, expanded at faster pace than originally estimated in the first quarter
China Trade Surge Dispels Growth Fears
China's imports and exports both surged by nearly 50 percent in May over a year earlier in a positive sign for growth
Fed Survey Finds Modest Recovery Across Nation
For the first time since the beginning of the recession, economic growth — modest and fragile, but growth nonetheless — has spread to every corner
Wholesale Inventories, Sales Up in April
Inventories held by wholesalers rose for a fourth straight month in April while sales rose for a 13th consecutive time. Both gains were encouraging signs
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 ...
More Workers Quit Jobs As Economy Improves
One sign of better economic times is when more people start finding jobs. Another is when they feel confident enough to quit them.
Hyundai Resumes India Production Despite Strike
Hyundai Motor has resumed production in India despite an ongoing strike that forced the nation's top car exporter to halt production for two days
Honda Hit by 2nd China Parts Factory Strike
Workers at a second auto parts factory affiliated with Honda Motor Co. walked off the job Wednesday as a strike dragged on at the other ...
China's Agricultural Bank IPO May Be World's Biggest
China's stock regulator has approved Agricultural Bank of China's plans for an initial public offering in Shanghai and Hong Kong worth well over $20 billion
GM Recalls 1.5 Mil. Cars for Potential Fire Hazard
General Motors Co. said Tuesday it was recalling about 1.5 million vehicles worldwide to address a problem with a heated windshield wiper fluid
GM to Keep 900 More Dealers Than Planned
About 900 General Motors dealerships that the company had planned to cut loose appear to be getting a reprieve.
Protesters Picket Apple, Foxconn at HK Meeting
Protesters picketed Foxconn's annual general meeting in Hong Kong on Tuesday, accusing both the Apple Inc. supplier and computer giant of poor corporate
Asia Stocks Rise, Europe Falls
European stocks fell Tuesday, as investors worried that growth would be hurt by the region's sprawling debt crisis and spending cuts.
4th Strike Since 2008 Halts India Hyundai Production
Striking workers forced Hyundai Motor to stop all production in India on Monday, the latest in a series
Gas Prices Likely to Fall Over July 4th Weekend
The economy may be making people nervous, but drivers should have a happy Fourth of July at the pump.
Greece Upbeat As Debt Crisis Eases
Debt-hobbled Greece may see a slightly milder than expected recession this year and aims to issue bonds again on international markets in 2011
Healthcare Bill Kick In to Expand Coverage
The first stage of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul is expected to provide coverage to about 1 million uninsured Americans
Mercedes June Sales Up 13% on China, U.S. Demand
Sales of Mercedes-Benz cars were up 13.2 percent in the year to June as strong demand for the premium brand in China and the United ...
Chrysler to Set Up Separate Fiat Dealer Network
Chrysler Group LLC will set up a separate dealership network to sell cars made by Italy's Fiat Group SpA when they are reintroduced in the ...
Toyota Recalls 92,000 Luxury Cars in Japan
Toyota started recalling more than 90,000 luxury Lexus and Crown vehicles Monday in Japan over defective engines — the latest setback
Asian Stocks Mixed on Conflicting U.S. Economic Data
Asian stock markets were mixed in early trading Monday as a disappointing U.S. jobs report sparked worries that a recovery in the world's largest
Obama Awards $2 Bil. for Solar Power Plants
The government is handing out nearly $2 billion for new solar plants that President Barack Obama says will create thousands of jobs
China Workers End Another Electronics Plant Strike
Workers at a Japanese-owned electronics plant in northern China have ended a strike over pay and benefits after four days
More Private Sector Jobs Bring Down Jobless Rate
A wave of census layoffs cut the nation's payrolls in June for the first time in six months, while private employers added a modest number ...
Ethnic Vegetables Sprout New Sales for U.S. Farmers
Maxixe, a Brazilian relative of the cucumber, is relatively unknown in the U.S., but it may one day be as common as cilantro as farmers ...
Economy Still Headed in Right Direction Says Obama
President Barack Obama on Friday cast the state of the economy in upbeat terms, declaring that it was headed in the right direction even as ...
China Revises 2009 Growth Upward to 9.1%
China's economy grew even faster in 2009 than previously reported, adding to concern the flood of stimulus spending and loans that drove its
GM Sales in China Overtake U.S. on Surging Demand
General Motors Co. says its first-half sales of vehicles in China overtook the U.S. for the first time amid a fitful recovery in American demand.
Toshiba to Enter Electric Car Battery Market
Japanese electronics maker Toshiba Corp. said Friday it's jumping into the battery business for electric vehicles in a development deal with Mitsubishi
Video Game Retail Sales Fall on Lower Console Prices
Video game retail sales slipped once again in May, hurt by lower prices of gaming consoles.
Google to Buy Travel Tech Firm ITA for $700 Mil.
Google Inc. plans to buy travel technology company ITA Software Inc. in a $700 million deal that would enable the Internet search leader to steer ...
GM Reports June Sales Drop from May
Sales of General Motors Co. cars and trucks fell nearly 13 percent from May to June, a sign that this year's slow recovery in auto ...
Global Stocks Slide on Growth Slowdown Fears
Global stock markets fell Thursday after weak manufacturing surveys provided new evidence that the world's biggest economies, from the U.S. to China
German Consumer Spending Shows Signs of Life
A small rise in retail sales offered a hopeful sign Thursday for Germany's long-sluggish domestic demand, even as the country's economy minister
Toyota Adds Quality Time to Car Development Timeline
Toyota Motor Corp. is extending the time it takes to develop new vehicles by about four weeks for more quality checks in the wake of ...
Tepid June Retail Sales Separate Winners, Losers
Americans focused on deeply discounted clothing that they needed in June amid escalating worries about jobs, resulting in sluggish sales for many retailers
World Stocks Continue Rising on Growth Upgrade
World markets climbed Thursday on hopes that the global economy will recover faster than expected and as investors prepared for a European
IMF Boosts Global Growth Forecast Despite Risks
The global economy is recovering faster than expected but Europe's debt crisis might stall the rebound and governments need to shore up shaky
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