ECONOMY & MARKETS

Exporters Venezuela, Brazil and Argentina see less income for their struggling economies, International Monetary Fund data say.

A giant sheet of ice has virtually shut down the only route for trucks bringing fuel and supplies to the state’s lucrative oilfields.

If you’re expecting money from the IRS, the agency's website or smartphone app can help you learn when your check will arrive.

The International Energy Agency said Wednesday that new data on global oil demand and supply provide little clarity on price forecasts.

West Virginia mines owned by Murray Energy, Arch Coal and Alpha Natural Resources received a combined 25 federal safety citations in February.

Tax season stresses many Americans, but psychologists offer tips on coping with financial stress all year long.

Last year, it had reported a surprise loss when it took a charge of $6 billion for litigation expenses.

Slowing exports and real estate investment point to challenges as leaders acknowledge "downward pressure."

The IMF has cautioned that the economic recovery remains "moderate and uneven," beset by greater uncertainty and many risks.

The New York branch of the U.S. Federal Reserve, wary that a natural disaster or other eventuality could shut down its market operations as it approaches an interest rate hike, has added staff and bulked up its satellite office in Chicago, according to an exclusive Reuters report.

Retail sales rose in March for the first time since November as consumers stepped up purchases of automobiles and other goods, suggesting a sharp slowdown in economic growth in the first quarter was temporary.

Population increases that have outpaced economic growth are among the contributing factors, observers say.

A new report reveals the hidden public costs of low wages.

When corporate executives bow to Wall Street demands, investment guru Laurence Fink writes, long-term economic health suffers.

Ride-hailing service Ola Cabs and other newcomers are using tech to overcome language barriers on the subcontinent.

Investors weighed a series of mixed earnings from JPMorgan and Wells Fargo, the first two major banks to report quarterly results this earnings season.

More new medications were approved last year than any other year since 2001, especially for complex conditions and chronic illnesses.

The WTO figures are based on economic growth estimates from organizations including the IMF.

Obama's move last November to ease immigration rules using his executive authority largely disappointed tech industry leaders.

Inflation has not been this weak since at least 1989, when comparable data began.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said the city-state's economy was on track to meet the official forecast of 2-4 percent growth in 2015.

Other surveys have also reported rising consumer morale, as inflation has fallen to a record low and wages are starting to pick up.

A study shows that the HPV vaccine could save health care dollars by warding off throat cancer in boys.

You still have to pay estimated taxes by April 15.

JPMorgan Chase is the first of six major U.S. banks scheduled to post quarterly results between Tuesday and April 20.

10 entrepreneurs -- addressing obstacles in education, infrastructure, health and other areas -- are finalists for an innovation prize.

Legal taxi-booking apps are all the rage with Shanghai's young people, but less tech-savvy users are complaining they now have to wait much longer to hail a cab. The city government is stepping in.

Officials say seasonally adjusted figures are not so bad, but the outlook is "still grim."

Although low oil prices will help underpin growth there are "significant risks" to the regional outlook, according to the World Bank.