ECONOMY & MARKETS

On the heels of Friday's stronger-than-expected November jobs report, is the Fed focusing on economic data or U.S. market data?

China has taken another step in liberalizing its financial sector by loosening its grip on interest rates.

In 2014, the South African economy is projected to be one of the slowest in sub-Saharan Africa -- an otherwise fast-growing region.

The two food companies lauded the synergy benefits they would receive thanks to the deal.

High costs at South African platinum mine companies mean that supplies will be limited in the near future.

WTO leaders hailed the weekend trade pact as a major breakthrough, but some economists think it's just so much small change.

Analysts had expected industrial production to gain momentum in October. Instead, it raises concerns about the state of the economy.

The TPP treaty is at risk of failing if member nations do not allow for concessions on key national interest issues.

Germany’s exports to EU member states grew by 2.1 percent while imports rose by 3.1 percent.

A surprise consumer inflation reading in China in November eased fears about immediate policy tightening.

The revision, from a preliminary 0.05 percent increase, comes as private investment stalled.

China's exports came in well above forecasts in November, contributing to a bigger trade surplus.

Bali summit would contribute nearly $1 trillion to the global economy and create more than 20 million jobs.

Poverty in Latin America is increasing, the UN warns.

Consumer spending on credit in Brazil is high. Maybe higher than it should be.

Mandela helped a nation heal apartheid wounds. He also jump-started the country’s post-sanctions economy.

Two indicators per country, or, how to stay on top of global economic trends in 2014 like an economist.

Protests could damage affect all demand-side components of GDP.

A judge mediating Detroit's bankruptcy is urging others to mirror the millionaire's action.

Retirement shouldn't take up more than two decades according to the U.K. government.

The Fed is looking for momentum in the economy and a budget deal to start to reduce stimulus. Was November's job gain enough?

The U.S. economy added more jobs than expected in November - with strength in most sectors - a sign that the labor market continues to heal.

Boeing handed out a long wish list that states will need to meet if they want to attract the company and the jobs it brings with it.

Not only do more than half of U.S. retirees expect to leave an inheritance, they expect to leave a considerable one.

Think of it as Chinatown on steroids. Plans for a sprawling China-themed facility in the Catskills are being reviewed.

Is the future of technological innovation in Latin America?

Registering your car in traffic-congested Beijing is about to get harder. This hasn't stopped some drivers from tricking the system creatively.

The nation has made relatively few strides in carrying out the WHO's guidelines.

Latin America may have found who to blame for disappointing GDP growth in 2013: its two largest economies.