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BOE's Posen says QE size sensible

The Bank of England got it about right when it opted to inject another 75 billion pounds into the financial system, a move that will help fend off the risk of deflation, a top policy maker said on Wednesday.

Bank's Posen says QE size about right

The Bank of England got it about right when it opted to inject another 75 billion pounds into the financial system, a top policymaker said on Wednesday, adding the move will help fend off the risk of deflation.

Asian Currency Appreciation: 4 Buy Recommendations

Asian currencies like the Indonesian rupiah may be attractive investments for Westerners

Developing Asian economies have outperformed G3 (U.S., EU, and Japan) economies by an average of five percentage points from 2000 to 2006, according to Western Asset, a leading global fixed-income manager.

College Costs Outpace Inflation: College Board

The cost of college in the United States rose sharply for the 2011-2012 school year, continuing a multiyear pattern in which public school increases outpaced private school hikes and both eclipsed the average rate of inflation by significant amounts, the College Board reported on Wednesday.

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RBI Signals End of Tightening Cycle

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised interest rates on Tuesday for the 13th and possibly final time in a tightening cycle that began in early 2010, on expectations that persistently high inflation will finally begin to ease starting in December.

Bank of Canada holds rates, shifts stimulus phrasing

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady on Tuesday and dropped any mention of the need to raise rates, as the weak global economy forced it to cut sharply its growth and inflation projections.

India central bank lifts rates, says may not need further hikes

India's central bank raised interest rates on Tuesday for the 13th time since early 2010 but gave a strong signal it may be finished with its current tightening cycle as growth slows and it expects high inflation to ease starting in December.

India's Central Bank Governor Duvvuri Subbarao speaks at the BRICs finance ministers' news conference in Washington

India Central Bank Raises Rates

India's central bank raised interest rates on Tuesday for the 13th time since early 2010 but said it was likely to hold off on further increases as it expects high inflation to ease beginning in December.

QE3 among Fed's remaining bullets, Dudley says

Another round of quantitative easing is a possible option for the central bank as it attempts to boost the slow U.S. economic recovery, one of the most influential Fed officials said on Monday.

Argentine President Fernandez is greeted by supporters as she arrives at Plaza de Mayo square after winning the nationwide presidential election in Buenos Aires

Cristina Fernandez Sails to Victory in Argentina

Fernandez trounced her opponents, gaining almost 54 percent of the electorate – her closest challenger, Socialist Hermes Binner polled only 17 percent.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York CEO William Dudley believes QE3 remains a viable option to "provide greater stimulus" to the economy

Fed's Dudley: Europe Among Economy's Big Headwinds

New York Federal Reserve President William Dudley said on Monday the U.S. economy still faces serious headwinds, including spillover effects from Europe, adding the central bank will continue to do everything within its power to help.

Argentine President Fernandez waves to supporters after the announcement of the first results of the nationwide primary election in Buenos Aires

Fernandez Scores Landslide Re-election Victory in Argentina

Argentina's center-leftist president, Cristina Fernandez, won a landslide re-election victory Sunday as voters credited her unconventional policies for a long economic boom.

Argentina's Economy Minister Amado Boudou laughs next to President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner during a news conference in Buenos Aires

Fernandez Sweeps to Re-Election in Argentina

Argentina's fiery center-leftist president, Cristina Fernandez, swept to a landslide re-election victory Sunday, crowning a comeback that seemed unthinkable for much of her turbulent first term.

HSBC Flash PMI Points to Manufacturing Upturn in China

China's vast manufacturing sector picked up moderately in October, snapping a three-month contraction and underscoring the resilience of the world's second-largest economy backed by robust domestic demand.

China Inflation Seen Below 5 Percent by November: Report

China's consumer inflation is likely to ease below 5 percent by November and December, a senior official at the country's economic planner said in remarks published on Monday, raising hopes Beijing can contain prices that have held near three-year highs.

Jobs a Priority in China Despite Economic Headwinds: Wen

China will make job creation a more urgent priority in the face of slowed economic growth and weakened exports, Premier Wen Jiabao said in comments published Sunday.

McDonald's Price Hikes, Likely to Continue, Go Unnoticed by Patrons

McDonald’s, the world’s largest fast-food restaurant and a bellwether of the consumer economy in the United States, has been increasing prices on many of its offerings for months. If you haven't noticed, you're hardly alone.

Annual inflation jumps higher in September

Canada's annual inflation rate remained above the central bank's traditional comfort zone in September as consumers were hit by higher gasoline and food prices, according to Statistics Canada data on Friday.

Buy Emerging Market Stocks After Their ‘Final Collapses’: Rogers

U.S. stocks are outperforming emerging market stocks. They have outperformed in 2011 and have done so since early 2010.

Burundi year/year inflation rises to 11.7 pct in Sept

Burundi's year-on-year inflation rate rose to 11.7 percent in September from 11.0 percent in August, partly due to high costs of housing, water and electricity, the country's statistics board said on Thursday.

U.S. misery index rises to highest since 1983

An unofficial gauge of human misery in the United States rose last month to a 28-year high as Americans struggled with rising inflation and high unemployment.

Underlying inflation pressures ease

U.S. consumer prices outside food and energy rose at their slowest pace in six months in September, a sign broad inflation pressures remained contained.

Autos, rentals tame underlying price pressures

High food and gasoline prices kept pressure on U.S. household budgets in September, but core prices rose at their slowest pace in six months, showing inflation was still largely contained.

Asian Gold Buying Slows on Price Hikes, Demand Remains Firm

Asia's gold buyers trimmed purchases as prices rebounded, but demand is expected to stay firm as India approaches key festivals next week, underpinning sentiment in the precious metal.

Instant view: CPI rises; housing starts up 15 percent

Consumer prices outside food and energy rose less than expected in September to post their smallest gain in six months, a government report showed on Wednesday, suggesting inflation pressures remained contained.