People’s Climate March London: Thousands Protest ‘Biggest Threat To Humanity’
More than 10,000 were expected at the London installment of the People’s Climate March series around the world Sunday.
Regional President In Spain Calls Vote For Independence
The wealthy industrial region of Catalonia could hold a vote on independence similar to the one in Scotland.
EU Welcomes Scotland’s 'No' Vote In Independence Referendum
EU officials were worried that the Scottish referendum, if it resulted in a "Yes" vote, would set an undesirable precedent and destabilize the region.
Ebola Outbreak 2014: Biggest Economic Losses Fueled By Fear, Experts Say
Experts say the fear of the disease is costing local economies more than what it takes to treat the disease.
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Scottish Independence: What ‘Yes’ Would Mean For Currency, Immigration, Debt, EU
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US Home Builders Retreated On New Projects In August; Housing Starts, Construction Permits Decline
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US Jobless Claims Drop To 280,000, Good Sign For Labor Market
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Advocates say inadequate federal funding for child care in the U.S. most limits low-income children and parents.
China To Invest $20B In India Over The Next 5 Years
Chinese President Xi Jinping, on a three-day trip to India, also said that his government will open up Chinese markets to Indian products.
Occupy Wall Street 2014: At Zuccotti Park In NYC, A Smaller Crowd But No Less Spunk
In a gathering that gets smaller every year, about two dozen advocates met on Wednesday for Occupy Wall Street's third anniversary.
Fed To Cut Bond Buying By $10B, Keep Interest Rates Near Zero For 'Considerable Time'
The doves remain in solid control of the U.S. central bank, meaning more cheap money for Wall Street, until at least next year.
Coming Soon To Shanghai Streets: Gold-Colored ‘Black London Taxis’
After rescuing a 115-year-old maker of London’s ubiquitous black taxis, Chinese automaker Geely delivers the cars to Shanghai.
California Drought 2014: Gov. Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Regulations To Protect State's Dwindling Water Supplies
The trio of laws comes as California farmers and city dwellers are pumping the ground for water at a record pace.
Federal Reserve Expected To End Bond Buying, Shift Focus Onto Interest Rate Hike Timing
The doves remain in solid control of the U.S. central bank, meaning more cheap money for Wall Street.
Americans' Dollars Stretched Further In August On Wage Gain And Price Fall
Earnings rose the most in two years, but economists still say growth is soft and a bit disappointing.
Forced Labor Rampant In Malaysia's Electronics Factories: Report
The study found that 28 percent of the industry’s workers, 32 percent of whom are migrants, were engaged in forced labor.
China's Central Bank Injects $81B Into Major Banks To Support Economy
The People's Bank of China is reportedly pumping in 100 billion yuan each into China's top five banks.
One In Seven American Women Lived In Poverty Last Year
The poverty rate for American women is at a two-decade high.
Minimum Pension Law Proposed To Pad Americans' Retirement Savings
Only two-thirds of Americans have any retirement savings and many aren't saving enough.
American Poor And Middle Class Aren't Seeing Economic Recovery Yet — Census Bureau Report
The latest U.S. Census Bureau data show that median household incomes and the poverty rate haven't recovered from the recession.
Chinese President Xi Jinping Touring Asia To Promote Trade, Compete With Japan
The Chinese president is visiting India and Sri Lanka.
Indian Government Mulls Closing Some Loss-Making State Firms
Dozens of state-run companies have been bleeding cash for decades and kept afloat by budgetary support each year.
Ad Block Download Popularity Explodes Internationally, Up 69% Since Same Time In 2013 - Report
Use of ad blocking software has exploded among people of all ages, sexes and throughout the world.
Fewer High School Students Are Working And That Could Drag Down Their Future Wages
High school seniors who work part time earn more on average five to 10 years after graduation than their peers who don't work.
Rising US Income Inequality Is Hurting State Tax Revenues: S&P
A Standard & Poor's report says that "when the economy operates below its potential, state tax revenues tend to suffer."
China Anxiety Knocks Shares, Oil
Brent crude oil slumped to a more than two-year low under $97 per barrel.
Russian PM Medvedev Says Western Sanctions Are Testing Country's Strength
The EU and the U.S. imposed late last week a fresh set of sanctions against Moscow for its policy on Ukraine.
New Sanctions Will Stem Flow Of Big Foreign Oil Projects In Russia
“There is no contract sanctity,” a U.S. official said. Accordingly, companies will have 14 days to wind down activities.
US Federal Reserve Interest Rate Increase May Be Indicated This Week
The U.S. Federal Reserve could signal the timing of its first interest-rate increase in more than eight years Wednesday.
Healthcare, Gasoline, Food And Housing Taking Biggest Bites Out Of American Budgets
Health-care costs shot up by 85 percent and fuel costs more than doubled during the past 15 years.
EU Seeks Billions Of Euros To Revive Moribund Economy
European Union finance ministers were considering at least four options at a meeting in Milan Saturday.
Coca Plantation Discovery Could Signal Coming Shift In Mexican Drug Operations
The discovery of coca plants in Mexico hints at a big shift in Mexican cocaine operations, but don’t count on major changes soon.
China August Factory Growth Falls Near 6-Year Low: Calls Louder For More Stimulus
Calls are getting louder for new economic stimulus, by China's central bank or by its government.
Scotland Independence: As Banks Make Dire Warnings, Economists Wait For Details
The economic future of an independent Scotland will depend on what happens to its currency, which is still unclear.
Uber's Carpool Service Shuttered In Latest California Regulatory Setback
Uber has struggled to overcome arcane legal statutes through its five-year history.
Russian Sanctions: Billionaires Cancel Vacations As Ukraine Tensions Increase
You can't get to the French Riviera if your private jet won't take off.
US Retail Sales Rose Broadly In August, Sign That Consumer Spending Will Pick Up In Second Half
Americans are spending more on discretionary items, showing they are more confident about their finances.
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