Chinese officials removed over economic data leaks

China’s central bank and statistics bureau removed officials from their posts on suspicion of leaking valuable economic data to brokerages and reporters ahead of official […]

Points-crazy Canadians hoarding for travel

When it comes to collecting rewards points, Steven Syczewski-Rapoport and his partner have a system.

Air France crash co-pilots fought with controls

Two co-pilots facing faulty instrument readings and a stall fought to regain control of an Air France flight before the plane slammed into the Atlantic […]

Durable-Goods Orders in U.S. Dropped 3.6% in April, the Most in Six Months - Bloomberg

Orders for U.S. durable goods dropped more than forecast in April, reflecting a slump in aircraft demand and disruptions in supplies of auto parts stemming […]

Australian Treasurer Swan Says IMF Chief Should Be Appointed on ‘Merit’ - Bloomberg

Australia said the new managing director of the International Monetary Fund should be picked on “merit” and that the convention of selecting only Europeans for […]

Indonesia Inflation Slows, Providing Room to Hold Benchmark Interest Rate - Bloomberg

Indonesia’s inflation slowed for a third straight month in April as food prices declined during the harvest period, giving the central bank room to refrain […]

House passes $6 trillion spending cut plan

The House on Friday passed a Republican budget blueprint proposing to fundamentally overhaul Medicare and combat out-of-control budget deficits with sharp spending cuts on social […]

Small businesses follow customers online

The majority of Canadians are online but less than half of small business owners have even a simple website.

Sony, Nissan Prepare to Resume Operations at Factories Idled by Earthquake - Bloomberg

Sony Corp. (6758) and Nissan Motor Co. said they’re preparing to resume production at some factories as Japanese manufacturers seek to recover from the […]

Ireland’s new premier seeks easier bailout terms

Ireland’s newly elected prime minister, Enda Kenny, devoted his first full day on the job Thursday to lobbying the European Commission for a better bailout […]