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China Consumer Sentiment Sputters To Record Low In October, Report Says

China's consumer sentiment plunged in October as households curbed spending, worried by recent discouraging economic data, according to a new survey.

Indonesian President Widodo Calls For 'Restraint' In South China Sea As US Warship USS Lassen Tests China Claim

Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who is visiting the United States, did not refer directly to the USS Lassen's foray into waters claimed by China.

On Eve Of Michelle Obama, Prince Harry Visit, Janitors At Fort Belvoir Military Base Strike Over 'Drastic' Cuts In Hours

Ahead of a visit from Michelle Obama, janitors at a Virginia army base walked off their jobs, saying managers unjustly cut hours.

South Africa Economy: President Zuma Blames Financial Woes On Global Slowdown, Calls Economic Targets 'A Serious Struggle'

“Certainly, you can’t say when the economy is not growing that your original plan will be implemented as they were,” President Jacob Zuma said Tuesday.

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India-Africa Summit 2015: India Seeks To Challenge China's Dominance Through 'Unprecedented' Conference

The third India-Africa Forum Summit kicked off in New Delhi Monday, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought to highlight the nation's “strong emotional link” with Africa.

As Big Three Labor Contract Talks Roll On, United Auto Workers Union Wins Concessions From Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

As Ford, GM and Fiat Chrysler post impressive profits, workers look to capture their piece of the pie.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Wavers Ahead Of Federal Open Market Committee Meeting, Key Corporate Earnings Reports

Investors began the week cautiously, following subdued global markets ahead of the next Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

Energy Deal: Duke Energy Corp. Acquires Piedmont Natural Gas Co. For $4.9B

In a major energy deal Monday, Duke Energy Co. will acquire one million new customers with its acquisition of Piedmont Natural gas for $4.9 billion.

California Marijuana Growers Reel From Cannabis Farms Consumed By Wildfires

California wildfires destroyed hundreds of marijuana farms this summer. As the fire season ends, marijuana growers are gauging the damage.

Chinese Communist Party Meets To Set Economic Direction For Next 5 Years, Amid Debate Over Growth Rates And Markets

As China's leaders meet to plan economic and social strategy for the next five years, some economists say market reform is more important than rapid growth.

Volkswagen Scandal: High-Ranking European Officials Worried About Automakers Cheating On Emissions Tests Years Ago

A letter noted the “significant discrepancy between the certified emissions and those actually observed on the road.”

Airbus Boss Calls On Germany To Open Up Labor Market To Refugees

Germany expects at least 800,000 migrants to arrive this year alone, almost 1 percent of the population, many of them fleeing conflicts in Syria and elsewhere.

China's Premier Li Keqiang, Sept. 30, 2015

China's 7% Growth Goal Wasn’t Set In Stone, Premier Li Keqiang Says

China's Premier Li Keqiang says the economic difficulties ahead for China should not be underestimated.

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, Sept. 17, 2015

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen To Testify Before Joint Economic Committee In December

The U.S. Federal Reserve's policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee is meeting next week, but it is not expected to raise its interest rates.

Construction Site in Jinning, Yunnan, China Oct. 20, 2015

People's Bank Of China Sees Chinese Economic Growth Around 6-7% In The Next Few Years

"China's future economic growth will still be relatively quick. Around seven, six-point-something -- these will all be very normal," a People's Bank of China official says.

With China Central Bank Interest Rate Cut, Investors Cheer, Economists Worry

The country's central bank cut interest rates Friday for the sixth time since November in an attempt to boost demand and shore up flagging industries.

Scholarships For College Students 2015: 60 Awards With Deadlines In October, November And December

Some of the awards require applicants to write an essay, film a YouTube video or sew a wool sweater.

European Stocks Surge After China Cuts Interest Rate

European stocks rallied Friday amid China's decision to cut rates for the sixth time since November.

Amid Jerusalem Violence, Israel Trade Deficit Hits $462M: Report

Israel has seen a decline in exports this year, but the trade deficit has narrowed since last year.

Brazil Stock Market Making A Comeback? Foreign Investors Have Spent $4.2 Billion On Local Equities So Far In October

“This is the best time to buy in years,” one investor said.

Amid China, Russia Economic Slowdowns, German Manufacturing Growth Continues To Lag

Lower demand from China and Russia have hit Germany's manufacturing sector at a moment of political uncertainty in the EU over the refugee crisis.

Argentina Election 2015: Next President Will Inherit A Flailing Economy

Sunday's vote will determine who takes the reins of a country staggering under the weight of double-digit inflation and critically low foreign reserves.