ECONOMY & MARKETS

Though they’re still not sure why, researchers say the connection is clear.

Global oil prices, currently around $114 per barrel, would have to pass $120 to sharply slow the world economy.

American space companies said they still have contracts for Russian equipment, but they're rushing to develop their own technology.

Talks are nevertheless expected between the two sides in New York next week.

Clashes continue at Iraq's largest oil refinery in Baiji, a day after insurgents from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) seized control of the facility.

Economic sanctions, which had so far barred the use of normal banking channels for oil payments, have crippled Iran’s economy.

"Everyone stay calm. This has been studied extensively so that the reconstruction of Argentina isn't jeopardized.”

"Economic activity is rebounding in the current quarter and will continue to expand at a moderate pace."

U.S. oil and gas drillers are buying more 'frac' sand to drill deeper wells, and investors are reaping sky-high profits.

Data follows weak reports on new investment and construction last week.

The Russian gas giant says the upfront money in the $400 billion deal will help build the "Power of Siberia" pipeline.

Argentinians face yet another debt crisis. What are the options -- and who would get hurt?

The president said he’ll give entrepreneurs access costly technology. That won’t create the 29,000 manufacturing jobs he needs every month.

California solar company SolarCity told investors Tuesday that it would enter bumpy world of solar panel manufacturing by acquiring panel maker Silevo.

Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez slammed U.S. courts for repeatedly ruling against her government.

The cause of the huge fire is still under investigation.

Obama's executive order will ban discrimination by companies that win federal contracts.

Workers closed train service around Philadelphia, and now unions and transport officials must answer to the president.

IMF also urges infrastructure investments.

President Kirchner said Argentina wouldn't default on its restructured debt.

Supply of Russian gas to Europe will continue through Ukraine as usual unless the latter diverts it during transit.

China posted a $35.9 billion trade surplus in May.

Li makes his first visit to Britain since taking office.

Companies that survived the Great Recession are a lot more cautious in their hiring decisions.

The five-month platinum miners strike may be coming to an end in South Africa, but credit ratings agencies say, "Enough is enough."

The U.S. government seized the bitcoins in October when Silk Road operator Ross William Ulbricht was arrested.

There are a few reasons to question Greenpeace's environmental agenda.

Three top Canadian officials on a recent trip to New York City pressured the Obama administration on the proposed Keystone XL pipeline.

"DOJ may not have the evidence to try this as a fraud case," U.S. District Judge Max Cogburn said.