QE2 is a rising tide that lifts all boats. The boats, in this case, refers to asset prices. Unfortunately, some asset rallies, particularly those in consumer and industrial commodities, are bad for the real economy,
Peripheral Europe faces waning public demand because of austerity measures, conditions that make exports difficult, and a banking sector that has not recovered well from the financial crisis. All this comes at a time when recovery is still fragile and the risks of a double-dip recession are real.
India's annual wholesale price index (WPI) for food articles declined to 12.85 percent for the week ended October 23, 2010, according to a government release on Thursday.
China announced on Friday tax incentives for small businesses in a bid to raise employment levels in the country.
he first U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) investing in companies that produce rare-earth elements and other strategic metals began trading this morning on the NYSE.
A Chinese research center has unveiled the Tianhe-1A, replacing United States as the maker of the world's fastest supercomputer.
Media reports about a Chinese clampdown on rare earths shipments to Japan and the EU will, in all likelihood, permanently alter the global rare earths logistics scenario.
Futures on major U.S. stock indices point to lower opening on Friday ahead of key U.S. monthly non-farm payrolls and unemployment data from the government.
The central body of the aircraft will allow passengers to the see the stars above and city lights below.
Global demand is increasingly shifting to emerging economies, and American firms, especially small businesses, should adjust to this new reality.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in China spiked up for 13th straight month in August, despite complaints from the US and European companies over alleged unfair business environment and the Chinese government's favors for domestic firms.
For big U.S. banks, Basel III will likely have limited impact in the short-term because of its generous phase-in timeline
China will have an aging population problem comparable to that of Japan and Western Europe in 30 years or so with perhaps important implications for elderly care and manufacturing.
A rebound in the cross-border mergers and acquisitions market would be the major driver of the world economic growth in foreign direct investment (FDI), said UNCTAD's survey.
Robert Prechter speaks to IBTimes about mass psychology in the financial markets and specifically about the Greek sovereign debt crisis.
Douglas Clayton, chief executive officer of private equity fund manager Leopard Capital, has launched his second fund focused on Cambodia.
Australia's real estate market emerged relatively unscathed from the global financial crisis. But that doesn't meant there isn't a bubble, said Morgan Stanley's Gerard Minack.
Gene sequencing industry is getting hotter each day as many start-ups are going public and also many smaller firms are getting acquired by larger players.
Suze Orman speaks to IBTimes about the current economic situation for Americans and gives advice to people with underwater mortgages and seniors living on fixed income.
Russia´s ban on grain exports caused a buying frenzy on global grain markets, driving prices up sharply under record high volumes.
Asian Americans are increasingly shifting away from traditional professions in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and into the fields of law and business.
Wheat prices exploded by an unheard of 6.34 percent on Monday, continuing a record surge of 38 percent in July, with even more speculators drawn by gloomy news even though the fundamental situation remains stable.
The president and founder the world's second largest hedge fund is a big believer in the controversial idea of radical truth and credits the practice it with giving his firm a competitive advantage.
The hike on individual long-term capital gains tax rate in 2011 may have interesting implications.
After digesting a slew of economic data, the stock market edges higher in the afternoon session as big banks and apparel retailers emerge as market leaders.
The three major U.S. indices ended mixed on Wednesday. In the morning, the stock market rallied on U.S. economic data and encouraging developments from Greece.
The S&P 500 Index pared morning gains as health care stocks drag down the index after President Obama's remarks on efforts to pass the health care hill.
Major U.S. stock indices continue to rally modestly after an encouraging ADP employment report.
Warren Buffett says he worries about all currencies.
In quiet day for earnings and U.S. economic data releases, the stock market continues to rally modestly.
