UK Construction PMI Falls To Lowest Since July 2013: Markit/CIPS
The Markit/CIPS construction purchasing managers' index fell to 57.6 in December from 59.4 in November.
Japan December Final Manufacturing PMI Shows Sustained Growth
New export orders rose for a sixth straight month but at a slightly slower pace than in November.
Britain's Top Companies To Splash Out 85B Sterling In Dividends: Study
Britain's biggest companies are set to lavish 85.3 billion pounds on their shareholders in 2015.
Active Funds vs Index Funds 2014: Managed Mutual Funds Underperform Passive Funds, Continuing Losing Streak
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French Economist And Bestselling Author Thomas Piketty Rejects Legion D'Honneur
Piketty said that it wasn't the government's job to decide who is "honorable."
India December Factory Growth At 2-Year High As Orders Surge: PMI
Indian manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace in two years in December as new orders flooded in.
OPEC Oil Dispute: Iran Calls On Saudi Arabia To Address Plunging Prices, Warns Inaction Is A 'Serious Mistake'
“Saudi Arabia can take a step to have a productive role in this situation,” a top Iranian official said.
India Replaces Nehru Era Economic Development Planning Body With New Think Tank
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced in August that his government would replace the Planning Commission with a new organization.
UK Retailers Upbeat About Prospects For 2015: Industry Survey
Just over two-thirds responded that they expected to increase investment levels.
China Dec Factory PMIs Suggest Economy Cooling Further, More Stimulus Expected
A property slump is expected to last well into 2015, companies will continue to struggle to pay off debt and export demand may remain erratic.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Closes 2014 Below 18,000 Milestone, But Gains 7.52% For The Year
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed lower in the final day of 2014 trading, but they all posted gains for the year.
Despite Slowing China, Positive Outlook For Asia's Economic Growth In 2015
China's economy is expected to slow, affecting many other Asian countries. But experts are generally upbeat on the region.
20 States To Increase Minimum Wage In 2015, But Economic Impact Will Take Time
Millions of retail and fast food workers will get a raise in 2015, but the U.S. minimum wage still has lots of catching up to do.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Gains While Oil Prices Hover Around 6-Year Low
The Dow climbed above the 18,000 milestone Wednesday during the last day of trading for 2014, while oil nears a six-year low.
Modi Government Wants To Make Health Care A Fundamental Right, Days After Slashing Health Budget
India plans to make health care a fundamental right. But, funding the effort will be a challenge for the revenue-strapped government.
China Factory Activity Contracts In December As Slowdown Deepens
The data put a final sluggish stamp on what has been a surprisingly grim fourth quarter for the world's second-largest economy.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Closes Below 18,000, Gold Prices Spike In Flight To Safety
Political turmoil in Greece, among other causes, knocked down the blue-chip index of U.S. stocks.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Wavers As Oil Prices Tumble To 5-Year Low
The Dow fell Tuesday after snapping a seven-day winning streak the previous session as oil prices continue to drop.
Home Prices In US Fall To Slowest Pace In 2 Years
U.S. home price gains continued to slow in October, but San Francisco, Denver and Tampa saw prices rise faster compared with a year ago.
3 Things To Watch: Wall Street’s Week Ahead
The Dow fluctuated Monday as economists weighed the impact of political turmoil in Greece and declining global energy prices.
Japan Culls 42,000 Chickens After Second Bird Flu Outbreak In A Month
The bird flu pandemic has infected two farms in the prefecture of Miyazaki, Japan, during the month of December.
Russian Economy In First Major Contraction Since October 2009
The November contraction is the biggest sign to date of the impact Western sanctions and a slump in oil prices are having on Russia's economy.
Nikkei Surrenders Early Gains On Suspected Ebola Case
Japanese stocks turned negative on Monday after the health ministry announced a suspected case of the deadly Ebola virus, spooking investors.
Oil Prices Climb On Worries Over Libyan Supply
Oil prices rose on Monday, after dropping for the past two sessions, as escalating clashes stoked worries about supply from the OPEC member.
Ukraine's Parliament Approves Austerity Laws Needed For Draft Budget
Parliament is under pressure to approve a budget to get the next tranche of financial aid under a $17 billion IMF loan package.
Bill To Improve NY And NJ Port Authority Vetoed By Cuomo, Christie
Looks like riders will be waiting a little longer for the PATH train.
China Trade Growth May Fall Short Of Target In 2014
China’s trade figures have repeatedly fallen short of expectations in the second half of this year.
China's November Industrial Profits Suffer Sharpest Fall In 27 Months
Chinese industrial profits dropped 4.2 percent in November to 676.12 billion yuan ($108.85 billion), official data showed on Saturday.
Michigan Welfare Drug Testing Law: Rick Snyder Approves Suspicion-Based Pilot Program
Critics of a new law signed by the state’s Republican governor say it unfairly stigmatizes the poor as drug addicts.
Retail Shipping Wars 2014: Apple Meets Delivery Expectations, While Toys R Us And Staples Miss
The holiday shipping wars grew fierce this year, but there was one striking difference compared with last year.
Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 Index And Russell 2000 Index Smash Record Highs
The Dow recorded a new all-time high for the 38th time this year Friday as Wall Street capped off a record-breaking week.
MasterCard Holiday Spending Report Shows Lodging Hot, Electronics Not
Lodging posted almost double-digit year-on-year sales growth by percentage from Black Friday to Dec. 24, MasterCard says.
Saudi Arabia's Oil Pricing Power Makes It The Country To Watch In 2015
Saudi Arabia's power over oil prices isn't new, but now Riyadh is using it to influence political outcomes in the Middle East -- and far beyond.
India Health Budget: Did Lower Tax Receipts And Lack Of Spending Force India To Cut Back?
A tough fiscal situation may have forced the Narendra Modi government to cut spending on public health. But, this has happened before.
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