ECONOMY & MARKETS

Nigeria reported a drop in economic growth this quarter, and it's not just because of Boko Haram.

Canada's finance minister threw a wrench into U.S. trade negotiations, suggesting that the Volcker rule violates NAFTA.

One of the world’s top crude producers is showing no signs of cutting back output despite low oil prices.

Shopping mall giant (Dalian) Wanda, owned by China’s richest man, and mega residential developer Vanke have announced a "stunning" partnership.

A little-known alliance of labor unions and drug companies is lobbying Congress on on the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership.

The euro rose above $1.14, bringing its gains against the U.S. currency in the last month to nearly 9 percent.

Speaking a day after the BoE cut its forecasts for British economic growth, Carney said British inflation could turn negative imminently.

India says it's now willing to let its cash-rich old rival invest in key infrastructure projects - but mutual suspicions remain. Modi is on his first visit to China as prime minister.

As student debt grows, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is launching an inquiry into the student loan industry.

The National Fair Housing Alliance and 19 other groups have filed a federal discrimination complaint against Fannie Mae.

A Louisiana firm will be the first since the 2010 BP oil spill disaster to drill for the same oil and gas reserves BP was after.

Last year, Britain was the fastest growing of any major advanced economy.

China's economy is headed for its worst year in a quarter of a century.

It was the highest growth reading for the French economy since the second quarter of 2013.

The government was compelled to send the proposed legislation to two different parliamentary panels for a review.

An attorney for homeowners alleges that an insurer paid by FEMA has continually violated federal court orders.

Senate Democrats want more trade protections in the Trans-Pacific Partnership pact and likely won't support any bill that doesn't have what they want included.

It's a rough labor market for recent graduates, but college seniors have high expectations.

Lord Nicholas Stern, a prominent climate change economist, warns that oil market volatility could harm businesses and jobs.

The invitation was reportedly extended during a phone conversation between Greek prime minister and Russia's deputy finance minister.

Other surveys have pointed to strong consumer morale, with inflation at zero and rising wages.

The China Rich List founder says Tiens Group's massive French tour shows the growing global ambitions of China's biggest private firms.

Nigeria breathed a sigh of relief this month after nearly 700 women and girls were freed from Boko Haram militants, but the road to recovery has only just begun.

Gov. Cuomo announced emergency measures to crack down on health risks and labor abuses at nail salons.

A 750 million euro debt repayment to the IMF falls due on Tuesday.

Chinese crude oil imports in April stood at 7.4 million barrels a day, topping U.S. imports of 7.2 million barrels a day.

A kilogram of rhino horn reportedly sells for up to $100,000 in Vietnam, which is almost double the price of gold.

Hollande spoke at the inauguration of a memorial for slavery and the slave trade.

"What is important is to get a signal for the funding strangulation to end."