The U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization said that the decline was fueled by "robust supply conditions" and low crude oil prices.
The hawkish remarks from the normally centrist Williams do much to suggest the era of rock bottom interest rates is nearing an end.
The Federal Reserve found that all 31 banks surveyed in this year's stress tests would stay solvent in a downturn.
A Jersey City homeowner has accused firms of concealing evidence on his FEMA flood-insurance claim in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
If the subsidies are ruled illegal, up to 8 million people could lose their health insurance.
Film crew workers for Sharknado 3 want health and pension benefits.
The Ass'n of American Medical Colleges is lobbying Congress for a $10 billion boost to its members based on a report citing a looming doctor shortage.
Initial results of the Federal Reserve's annual bank examinations come out Thursday. Here's what you need to know.
The European Central Bank will begin monthly purchases of 60 billion euros ($66 billion) of bonds on Monday.
But, there are signs that policy makers believe a rate hike could come sooner rather than later.
The growth target is the lowest since 1990, and reflects the government's desire to transition the economy toward more sustainable development.
After allegations of fraud, a top FEMA official vows to go after insurers' "questionable practices" and to make fair payments to Sandy victims.
Harsh winter weather affected consumer spending in early 2015, while declining oil prices are taking a toll on energy firms.
Tesoro says union picket lines make it unsafe for youth baseball players to practice near its California refinery.
Oil prices also declined Wednesday after crude inventories raised concerns about oversupply.
Financial fund execs benefit from New York tax policies and have given millions to state politicians since 2000, a report says.
The increase in expenditure comes at a time when China is faced with the prospect of deflation resulting from record-low economic growth.
The rate cut marks a vote of faith in the government, which on Saturday pledged to be fiscally responsible.
General Motors said its sales were up 4 percent, year over year, to 231,378 vehicles in February.
AutoZone wants to avoid a $185 million tab for pregnancy and gender discrimination.
Europe’s ambitious targets to curb carbon emissions and lessen climate change will require even more drastic changes.
The Bank of England is studying financial risks associated with climate change and "stranded assets." Next up: The Federal Reserve.
Accounting change masks new data showing NJ pension fees jumped 50 percent to $600 million in 2014.
German retail sales rose more than economists had forecast, helping lift the DAX stock index.
The 32-year-old prince has attracted much interest in China since his childhood.
The tech-heavy index closed above the psychologically important milestone for the first time since the height of the dot-com bubble.
U.S. stocks rallied Monday as the Nasdaq hit the 5,000 milestone for the first time since 2000 ahead of Friday's highly anticipated jobs report.
Congressional hearings into FEMA's handling of Hurricane Sandy flood insurance claims sought by New York, New Jersey senators.
After breezing through the Wisconsin Senate, right-to-work moves to the lower chamber.
The index continues to climb toward a closing milestone not reached since the peak of the dot-com bubble era.
