Obama Wins Higher Ratings From Average Americans Than Investors

President Barack Obama is rated more highly by the general public than by affluent U.S. investors for the job he’s doing and his economic […]

Australian Leading Index Rose 1.1% in July on Stocks, Housing

An Australian index of leading economic indicators rose in July as shares and dwelling approvals climbed.
The index, a gauge of future economic growth, […]

English Says New Zealand Has Few Tools to Curb Currency Gains

New Zealand Finance Minister Bill English said there is little the government can do to counter gains by the nation’s currency, which are curbing […]

JAL shares jump on American Airlines, Delta talks

Japan Airlines (JAL) shares jumped on Monday following news that the struggling airline was in talks on investment by American Airlines and Delta Airlines.
The […]

Bank launches probe into parties at foreclosed Malibu mansion

A community watchdog group expressed outrage and Wells Fargo said it was launching an investigation after a newspaper reported that a senior exec threw […]

Italian Industrial Output Rises More Than Forecast

Italian industrial production rose more than economists forecast in July, signaling the economy may be recovering from its worth recession in 60 years.
Production […]

Japan Machine Orders Fall to Record Low as Factories Sit Idle

Japanese machinery orders fell to a record low in July, signaling companies burdened with idle factories are wary that a rebound in global demand […]

N.Z. Leaves Key Rate at 2.5%, Won’t Rule Out Rate Cut

New Zealand’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged and said further cuts remain possible amid expectations the economy faces a slow recovery […]

Spain Industrial Output Falls More Than Expected for 15th Month

Spain’s industrial production declined for a 15th month in July, adding to signs Spain will take longer than its European trading partners to emerge […]

German Factory Orders Rose for a Fifth Month in July

German factory orders rose for a fifth month in July, helping the recovery in Europe’s largest economy gain traction.
Orders, adjusted for seasonal swings […]