ECONOMY & MARKETS

Consumer prices in Spain and Italy rose in December, but the rate of growth remains much below the desired 2 percent target.

In barely 12 months, Brazil's Eike Batista went from billionaire to failure. In 2014, his fortunes may mirror those of the biggest economy in South America.

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Singapore is one of the wealthiest countries on earth, its stunning economic growth made possible by a global phenomenon -- legions of officially sanctioned, often exploited migrant workers.

Beijing is too concerned about growth to allow local governments to default. The best way to get rid of maturing debt? Roll it over.

Data on manufacturing in Europe and the UK showed the region is well on track for a modest recovery, with some exceptions.

The data show a minor slowdown but the quarterly trend was more promising, even as inflation and growth remain sticking points.

Growth in Chinese manufacturing activity slowed in December, according to two separate surveys.

Analysts see a fall from recent peaks in industrial agricultural spending by farmers, which could hurt equipment dealers, farmers and farmland investors.

Argentina is facing the worst heat wave of its history -- and the government is doing nothing to help.

Gold has had a terrible year, but analysts expect a slightly better outlook for 2014.

China's state-owned enterprises have enjoyed easy access to cheap loans and subsidies, but reform is coming.

Ahead of national elections, India's ruling coalition has been blamed for a lack of policy reforms even as growth has slowed to a decade-low.

China's presence in Latin America is growing -- but to what degree?

China's total government debt amounted to approximately 53 percent of GDP. By comparison, the U.S. has a debt-to-GDP ratio of 73 percent.

Three top financial priorities in 2014 for the globe-trotting wealthy are seemingly at odds with one another.

Monte dei Paschi has been cornered into considering alternate plans to ensure its survival.

Italy's business climate index improved moderately in December, while producer prices continued to drop.

Saudi Arabia will give Lebanon billions of dollars to buy French weapons, reflecting changing geopolitical considerations in the Middle East.

Informal gold mining is rapidly surpassing cocaine trafficking as the most lucrative business in Latin America.

The poorest countries in the world, especially in Africa, lose the most to corruption as a percentage of GDP.

While the U.S. eventually will lose its position as the world’s largest economy, this day is now expected to come later than previously forecast.

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Producer prices in France rose unexpectedly, mainly due to higher winter tariff on electricity.

Factory output climbed for a third month in a row, while retail sales jumped and job availability hit a six-year high.

The bipartisan deal puts off the risk of a government shutdown for two years and eases automatic spending cuts.

Beijing wants private companies to have a greater role in state-run industries such as telecom.

While China's GDP growth slowed again in 2013, it's still growing too fast, and the cost is environmental degradation.

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