ECONOMY & MARKETS

More than 40 percent say their top financial goal is simply keeping up with bills.

Mark Carney's remarks come just days after major global banks were fined over $3 billion for attempting to rig foreign exchange markets.

Australia is trying to reduce its reliance on mineral exports, and expand its food and agricultural exports to a growing Asian middle class.

The third-quarter contraction in Japan's economy is believed to have been mainly triggered by a 3 percent sales tax increase in April.

The world's third-largest economy had been forecast to rebound by 2.1 percent in the third quarter, but consumption and exports remained weak.

The news prompted investors to take profits after recent gains stemming from expectations Shinzo Abe will postpone a planned sales tax hike.

The unexpected economic contraction could prompt Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to postpone a second scheduled sales tax increase.

Mitt Romney and George Will appeared on television Sunday with a warning for U.S. President Obama.

U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island says he hopes the president doesn't approve construction.

A European Union-U.S. free-trade agreement could be one factor in G-20 growth between now and then.

The president's Green Climate Fund pledge could spark private investment in clean technologies and climate resiliency.

Economists Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman analyze capital income data over nearly 100 years to measure more than inequality in wages.

The link between Ebola, the flu and the future of chronic disease.

Out of the 25 largest U.S. metropolitan areas, Minneapolis was named the most affordable city in 2014, while San Francisco came in last.

September retail sales fell 0.3 percent.

Economists expect cheaper gas prices will likely put more money back into U.S. consumers’ pockets heading into the holiday shopping season.

Year-on-year, euro zone growth was 0.8 percent in the third quarter, the same as in the second quarter.

A strong rise in consumer spending and small boost from foreign trade prevented a worse result.

Stagnant wage growth continues to weigh on U.S. consumers, with home ownership still unaffordable for most Americans.

Amazon curiously supported the Marketplace Fairness Act while eBay was vocal in its opposition.

Baghdad and Iraqi Kurdistan reached a deal Thursday to ease tensions over oil exports through Turkey.

Consumers say they plan to spend less or about the same on holiday gifts, and retailers are cautious.

What's the difference between graduating from college in New Mexico and New Hampshire? About $14,000.

A recent poll discovered that 9 out of 10 uninsured Americans are not aware that open enrollment starts on Saturday.

Economic uncertainty in the face of plummeting oil prices and Western sanctions has Russia buying up even more than usual.

Shoppers can find the lowest prices before and after --but not on-- Black Friday, says price-tracking firm ShopAdvisor.

A measure backing Keystone XL may pass Congress, but Obama is likely to veto any challenge to his authority over it.

Investors shook off mixed data out of Asia and Europe Thursday to cheer on strong results from retail giant Wal-Mart.

A proposed rule would help protect prepaid card users from theft and high fees.