China Jan. HSBC Services PMI Drops To 50.7 - Lowest in 2.5 Years
It's the last of China's four monthly PMIs, and all have pointed to economic growth quieting in January on easing demand.
Panama Canal Expansion Put On Hold For $1.6B Cost Overrun
The expansion of the economically strategic canal to let bigger ships through is facing serious problems.
Debt Limit 2014: Explaining The Issue And What's At Stake
Did you know the United States accidentally (and briefly) breached the debt limit in 1979?
Around The Wicket: Could New York City Become The Cricket Capital Of The U.S.?
Cricket venues attract a growing population of people from the far-flung corners of the former British Empire who have settled in New York City.
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Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto Has Announced An Investment Of $3B In The Violence-Ridden State Of Michoacán
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Frontier Markets: Argentina May Be Bad Example For Investors
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With iron ore comprising 60 percent of Australia's exports to China, the slump begs the question -- what's going on in China?
China's Real Estate Accounted For A Dangerously High Proportion Of Its Household Wealth In 2013
And here's why that may be a very bad idea for the world's second-largest economy.
Terrorism At The Sochi Olympics: 12 Incredible Ways Russia Is Defending The Olympics From "Black Widow" And Other Terrorists
Russia has deployed an array of operations to deter would-be terrorists from targeting the Winter Games.
China Lunar New Year Shopping: Luxury Goods Sales Down, Regular Goods Sales Up
The Chinese spent most of their money on regular goods over the traditional New Year holiday, not on luxury items.
US Food Safety Advances For 2014 – Reform, Chicken And GMOs
Poultry regulation may feature prominently in 2014 on advocates’ agendas, after two critical December reports made waves.
This Has Just Become The Worst Beginning Of A New Year For Emerging Markets Since 1988
Institutional investors are trying to sort out whether the sell-off is merely Fed-stimulus related or a deeper problem.
ADP January Jobs Report 2014: Businesses Hired 175,000 Workers, Misses Estimates
Private sector job growth remains below trend, but historically consistent with post-financial crisis recoveries.
Sugar Mogul Alfonso Fanjul Wants To Invest In Cuba
Alfonso Fanjul, sugar tycoon and well-known anti-Castro activist, wants to invest in his home country.
US Debt Ceiling 2014: Key Dates On The Debt Limit Battle
Fiscal tensions were defused, but not extinguished, when Congress reached a modest budget accord in late 2013.
Indonesia GDP Report: Growth At Slowest Rate In 4 Years
Interest rate hikes by the central bank and a cooling of commodities trade are blamed.
Migrant Workers From Haiti Building 2014 World Cup Stadiums In Brazil Denounce Inhumane Conditions
Brazil needs workers to finish building stadiums in time for the World Cup -- but at what price?
Trader Joe’s Pulls Out Of Poor Portland, Oregon Neighborhood: Defeat Of Gentrification?
In stark contrast to its image as a liberal bastion, Portland has a long history of gentrification.
China's Demand For Goods And Commodities From Emerging Countries Steady, Despite Slowing Economy
China's economy may not be growing as fast as before, but its demand for goods and commodities is as high as ever.
China Absorbs Wheat: Imports Skyrocket 5000% For December 2013
The eye-catching statistic reflects China’s growing reliance on wheat imports to feed a nation of 1.35 billion people.
Coffee: Stimulating Price Shot On Brazil’s Dry Weather
Analysts had expected a bumper harvest this year for the world’s largest producer of Arabica coffee beans, but the weather isn't cooperating.
Limited US Oil Exports To Europe Approved For First Time In Years
The approved licenses indicate an easing of restrictions and add to the debate over whether or not to nullify a crude export ban.
Indian Military Suffering Massive Cutbacks Amid Corruption, Delays, Falling Rupee
A 10-year plan to spend $100 billion on improving India's military now faces delayed orders.
ANALYSIS: The Renaissance Of US Manufacturing Is Real But Maybe Not What You Think
Where are the bright spots in the U.S. manufacturing sector?
Gold Prices Below $1,200 Could Mean Production Cutbacks: World Gold Council
The World Gold Council estimates that about 30 percent of the gold mining industry becomes unprofitable below $1,200 per ounce.
US January Jobs Report Preview: Nonfarm Payrolls Growth Good Enough For The Fed To Continue Tapering, Unemployment Rate Holds At 6.7%
Economists aren't very confident about their estimates because January is the month with the largest seasonal adjustment factor.
Nigerian GDP Will Be Higher Than South Africa's GDP – But Numbers Aren’t Everything
Nigeria’s current GDP is about $263 billion, while South Africa is hovering around $384 billion -- but what do the statistics really mean?
Chinese Immigrants Dominate Australia’s 'Significant Investor' Visa Program; Invest $288M In Australia
The visa program is aimed at wealthy investors and is expected to bring in more than $3 billion a year.
Asian Markets See Sell-Off Tuesday Following Treasury Secretary Jack Lew's Comments About Debt Ceiling, Disappointing Manufacturing PMI Data From US
The sell-off was due to concerns over the U.S. economy, particularly Monday's disappointing manufacturing PMI data. But was it a panic?
Indonesia Q4 2013 GDP Preview: Economic Slowdown Continues But Fundamentals Are Already Improving
The Southeast Asian country will post its fourth quarter economic figures on Tuesday.
The Taliban Have Run Out Of Money Just As U.S. Troops Prepare To Leave Afghanistan
After years of fighting against the U.S. military, the Taliban have run out of money after donors lost interest in their fight.
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Many elderly Koreans in New York City are poor and isolated from the rest of society.
Gold: Mexican Pension Funds Show Interest After Rules Are Eased
Interest from Mexico mirrors investments by Japanese pension funds, which have boosted gold holdings in recent years.
Brazil's Central Bank Survey Reveals Economist Consensus For National GDP Growth Of 1.9% This Year
The Latin American country has been plagued with disappointing growth and high inflation.
India-US Relations, H-1B Visas And What Immigration Reform Means To Indians And Indian Companies: Immigration Lawyer Sheela Murthy Speaks Up On These Issues (Q&A)
Here's why immigration lawyer Sheela Murthy, famous in the Indian community here and abroad, doesn't think so.
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