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IMF Says Currency Shifts Support Global Economic Growth

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

Wary Of Natural Disaster, NY Fed Bulks Up In Chicago

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 Rebound Signals Thaw In Economic Activity

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.

Sub-Saharan Africa Falls Behind In Fight Against Extreme Poverty: World Bank Report

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

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Specialty Meds Contributed To Sharp Rise In Drug Spending Last Year, Study Finds

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

Elizabeth Whitman Apr 14, 2015

WTO Cuts World Trade Growth Forecasts For 2015 And 2016

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

Reuters Apr 14, 2015

US Has Record Number Of Applications For H-1B Tech Visas

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

Reuters Apr 14, 2015

UK Inflation Steady At Record-Low Zero Percent In March

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

Reuters Apr 14, 2015

Singapore Surprises By Standing Pat On Policy, Sing Dollar Climbs

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.

Reuters Apr 14, 2015

UK Retail Spending Rises At Fastest Rate In Almost A Year: BRC

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

Reuters Apr 14, 2015

Giving HPV Vaccine To Boys Can Fight Throat Cancer And Save Health Care Systems Money, Study Says

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

Amy Nordrum Apr 13, 2015

How To File For A Tax Extension 2015: Get Six More Months To File Your Federal And State Taxes

You still have to pay estimated taxes by April 15.

Elizabeth Whitman Apr 13, 2015

Earnings Preview: JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), Bank of America Corp (BAC), Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS)

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

Jessica Menton Apr 13, 2015

Africa Innovation Prize Nominees Tackle Education, Infrastructure And Health

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

Kathleen Caulderwood Apr 13, 2015

Shanghai Limits Use Of Taxi Apps During Rush Hour As Police Crack Down On Private Drivers

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.

Duncan Hewitt Apr 13, 2015

China’s March Exports Slump Fuels Fears Of Lowest Q1 Growth In 6 Years

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

Duncan Hewitt Apr 13, 2015

World Bank Cuts East Asia Growth Forecast, Warns Of Risks To Outlook

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

Reuters Apr 13, 2015

Mexico Murders: New Arrest In Slayings Of 43 Guerrero College Students

Suspect Miguel Angel Landa Bahena was described by authorities as an associate of the gang leader who allegedly ordered the killings.

Max Willens Apr 11, 2015

China's Vice Premier Li Keqiang (R) shakes hands with Apple CEO Tim Cook during a meeting at Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing, March 27, 2012 in this photo distributed by Chinese official Xinhua News Agency on March 28, 2012.

China Says US Backs Its Campaign To Hunt Down 'Economic Fugitives'

According to Chinese state media, the U.S. has promised support for China's campaign to hunt corrupt officials fleeing abroad.

Reuters Apr 11, 2015

How To Dodge IRS Audits With These 4 Tips

There will be fewer audits this year because of congressional budget cuts to the IRS, meaning there will be 46,000 less audits.

Jessica Menton Apr 11, 2015

IMF Chief Christine Lagarde Warns Of Mediocre Economic Growth In Emerging Markets

Emerging markets need to combat increasing risks to global financial stability, the International Monetary Fund's leader says.

Kathleen Caulderwood Apr 10, 2015

Smartphones: The Earthquake Detector In Your Pocket?

The GPS in smartphones shows promise as a tool in the early detection of earthquakes.

Amy Nordrum Apr 10, 2015

Is Climate Change Real? Here's Why Some Americans Still Have Doubts

Despite heightened warnings that global warming is happening, many are still uncertain about the causes of climate change.

Maria Gallucci Apr 10, 2015

China’s Scientific Credibility Marred By Wrongdoing, Top Medical Journal Says

The world's No. 2 nation for research is plagued by plagiarism and fraud, editors of a respected medical journal say.

Amy Nordrum Apr 10, 2015

Dow Jones Industrial Average Edges Higher As General Electric Company (GE) Jumps 8% Following Restructuring Announcement

General Electric announced a major restructuring of its financial unit by exiting the financial services business.

Jessica Menton Apr 10, 2015

Deutsche Bank Close To Over $1.5B Settlement In Libor Probe

Germany’s biggest bank is said to finalize the terms of the settlement by end of the month.

Aditya Tejas Apr 10, 2015

Reducing Emergency Room Visits In Houston: Texas Firefighters Use Tablets To Connect Patients With Doctors, Not ERs

A new program in Houston tries to bring nonemergency patients to primary care clinics instead of emergency rooms.

Elizabeth Whitman Apr 09, 2015

In Boeing Plant's Union Election, Machinists Face Heavy Opposition From South Carolina Elected Officials

During union campaigns, elected officials can get away with saying things employers cannot. South Carolina's governor called on workers to reject the International Association of Machinists.

Cole Stangler Apr 09, 2015