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It's the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty, and poverty rates remain relatively unchanged. Why?
Colombia's Economy In 2014: Rising Private Consumption, Investment Will Support Growth
Unemployment is down, growth is steady: Colombia may not be an exciting economy right now, but it's chugging along just fine.
Tunisia’s $1 Billion Smuggling Problem
The World Bank reported that informal trade between Tunisia, Libya and Algeria is on the rise, but experts say intervention could be more expensive.
Latinos Set To Outnumber Whites In California -– But What Does It Mean For The Economy?
A new report shows that within a few months 39% of California’s population will be Latino, and there are quite a few economic implications.
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China One-Child Policy Reform Update: More Impact On Consumption Than Reversing Aging Demographic Trends
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Global industrial robot sales are booming. U.S. manufacturing jobs ... not so much.
Chinese Tourists Flocking To Japan, Despite Historic Enmity And Territorial Disputes Over East China Sea Islands
Despite the territorial conflicts over the Senkaku/ Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea, Chinese tourists are still flocking to Japan.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Names Army General As Head Of Ministry Of Finance, Declares War On Economic Crisis
President Nicolás Maduro has declared war on the economic crisis, and it seems he meant it quite literally.
Thailand's Political Protests Taking A Toll On Myanmar's Economic And Infrastructure Development
Thai political strife is reaching beyond its own borders as Thailand-Myanmar joint projects are shelved.
Associated British Foods (ABF) Reports Major Revenue Drop As Sugar Prices Extend Their Plunge
One of the largest sugar retailers in the U.K. is expecting a grim 2014, and a recent announcement from India only adds to fears.
How Many Children Are Living With An Unemployed Parent In Your State?
More children are suffering along with their parents as unemployment continues to dog the economy.
Weekly US Jobless Claims Down For Second Straight Week to 326,000, Lower Than Expected
Given the U.S. economy's size, it's almost impossible for claims to fall below 300,000 - but we're making a run at it.
Goldman Sachs (GS) Q4 Earnings Better Than Expected, Thanks To Record Revenues
Quarterly earnings were down $1 per share from a year earlier and fourth quarter revenue was more than $1 billion less than it was a year ago.
General Electric (GE) Q4 Earnings Preview: Lower Costs Boost Industrial Profit Margins
Investors will focus on GE's industrial operations, as the company prepares to spin off its consumer finance business.
Euro Area’s Annual Inflation Slipped To 0.8% In December While Euro Zone’s Figure Stayed Stable
Consumer price inflation figures from Europe for December did not hold any surprises.
The Yellen-Fischer Fed: Is The FOMC More Hawkish Or Dovish In 2014?
The Yellen-Fischer duo arrives at a crucial time. Their task now is to manage the QE exit while avoiding major hiccups.
Panama's Economy Will Grow Over 5 Percent In 2014, Making It The Fastest Growing Economy In Latin America
Think Panama is an economic under-performer? Think again.
US Property Foreclosure Filings At Lowest Annual Level Since 2007: Report
RealtyTrac, in its report released Monday, said that foreclosure filings were down 53 percent from their peak in 2010.
Global Economy Is Recovering, But Some Developing Countries Must Be Careful As Fed Cuts Bond Buying, World Bank Warns
In it's latest report, The World Bank has a bullish forecast for global economic growth, but developing country concerns remain.
Fed’s Beige Book Offers Clues On US Economy: Auto Sales, Jobs, Manufacturing, Housing
Concerning the journey to U.S. economic healing, we're not half-way home; but the nation is progressing.
Why The Shrinking But Persisting Pay Gap Between Men And Women? Pew Research Explains [VIDEO]
Pew Research explains why the hourly pay gap between men and women has narrowed and yet persisted in the last 30 years.
Most Of The Benefits Of A Minimum Wage Increase Would Not Go To Poor Households
Economic scholars study who really benefits the most from minimum wage increases.
SLIDESHOW: You Have To See The Amazing Future For Economic Growth That Lies Ahead For The US Energy Industry
The projected growth of the U.S. energy sector has to be seen to be believed, so see it here.
Deutsche Bank Suspends Several Traders In New York And Other Offices For Alleged Currency Manipulation
Deutsche said the alleged manipulations by traders affected several major currencies in the $5.3 trillion-a-day forex market.
Uruguay's Economy Will Struggle With Unemployment And Inflation, But It Will Grow 4 Percent In 2014
Although it has an uber-liberal government, progressive social laws and a stable economy, when Uruguay rumbles, the whole continent feels it.
Euro Area's Trade Surplus Surges; EU Trade Surplus Declines In November
The EU's trade balance slightly declined in November on a monthly basis, while the euro zone trade surplus topped consensus estimates.
World Bank Economists: Global Economy Is Strengthening Into Self-Sustaining Recovery
The World Bank released its 2014 Global Economics Prospects report on Tuesday. Here are the highlights.
Facing Amazon (AMZN): Fight, Flight Or eBay For Small Retailers?
At Retail’s BIG Show in New York, smaller retailers expressed worry over how they could compete with Amazon’s ambitious agenda.
Cuba's First Year Of Immigration Reform: 180,000 People Leave The Country ... And Come Back
As it turns out, the mass flight of citizens feared by the Castro government never happened. (Or so the government says.)
6 Percent GDP Growth And The Lowest Inflation Rate In Latin America: Peru In 2014
This nation does not make headlines too often. But it should, and there's a very good reason.
Shanghai Free-Trade Zone (FTZ): Foreign Banks Not Happy With Ambiguous Regulation
Non-Chinese banks urged by Beijing to set up shop in Shanghai’s free-trade zone aren't happy with the regulatory limbo.
US Retail Sales Last Month Up More Than Expected On Increased Gasoline Purchases
The latest retail report shows a U.S. economy continuing to grow faster than expected.
Gold In The New Year: A Mini Comeback After Market Bottoms?
Gold rose to $1,250 per ounce on Monday, up $50 from the previous week’s trading ranges, as hedge funds pivoted with interest to the metal.
Bank Of America (BAC) Q4 2013 Earnings Preview: Better Times Ahead, But Gradual Improvement
Ongoing litigation uncertainty, however, makes analysts wary of excessive optimism.
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