Economics
Europe Bailout Fund Gains Backing
The European Union's executive arm said it is preparing proposals that could lead to the creation of a bailout fund for financially troubled euro-zone countries.
Job Market Shows Signs of Gains
Two new reports show that the job market continues to make small gains, though employers will have to do a lot more hiring before a ...
In Ireland, a Blueprint for Euro Zone
Debt-laden Ireland is winning applause for adopting severe measures that Greece has put off, but pay cuts and tax hikes have put public servants in ...
Japan Machinery Orders Fall
Core machinery orders fell 3.7% in January after unusually strong growth in December, suggesting a full-fledged recovery in business investment is still some way off. ...
Thailand Holds Rates Steady
Thailand's central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady as widely expected, but hinted at an increase at its next meeting if domestic political tensions ...
Brown Sets U.K. Budget Date
The British prime minister, whose government is under intense pressure to clarify plans for reducing ballooning debt, said a budget would be laid out on ...
Wholesale Inventories Drop
U.S. wholesalers' inventories unexpectedly fell 0.2% in January, as surging demand pulled goods off shelves in the first month of the year. ...
Fed Debates Next Rate Signal
Long before the Fed raises short-term interest rates in the face of an improving economy, it will need to signal to the public that a ...
China Exports Show Tentative Recovery
China's exports expanded strongly for the third straight month in February, though they slipped slightly from January, showing a tentative recovery. ...
Swaps Are Under Fire
Momentum is building for stricter oversight of derivatives trading, as a top U.S. regulator recommended new limits on credit-default swaps and European leaders pushed for ...
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