Fed Expected to Keep Rates at Record Lows

To sustain the fragile economic rebound, the Federal Reserve is sure to leave interest rates at record lows

Strike Forces Honda to Halt China Production Again

Honda Motor Co., which has been repeatedly forced to suspend production in China due to strikes, again halted operations

German Auto Industry Returns to Boom Times

Germany's car industry, the backbone of Europe's largest economy, is booming again.

China's Young Workers More Assertive with Rights

Younger workers now make up the majority of China's migrant labor force and are quicker to speak up when they feel their rights are being ...

G-20 Leaders Face Concerns Over Rising Deficits

World leaders who addressed a severe economic crisis with an unprecedented show of strength last year are finding it harder to maintain their

Tokyo Raises Growth Forcast to 2.6 Percent

Japan's economy, the world's second largest, will expand at a faster pace in the current fiscal year than previously forecast as robust exports to Asia ...

Asian Stocks Down on Fitch Downgrade

Asian stock markets fell in early trading Tuesday on renewed concern over Europe's economic crisis after Fitch Ratings

Stocks Fall on Waning Faith in Yuan Impact

Stocks erased big gains Monday after investors lost some of their enthusiasm about China's decision to let its currency appreciate against the dollar.

Shenzhen Suicides Raise Questions About Foxconn Management

A group of Taiwanese scholars urged Foxconn Technology Group to end a rigid and "inhumane" management style at its mammoth factory compound in southern China.

CBS Joins India's TV Market in Venture with Reliance

A unit of CBS Corp. and Reliance Broadcast Network, a subsidiary of India's powerful Reliance-ADA Group, plan

China Redirects Pressure onto World Leaders

China followed through Monday on its pledge to allow greater flexibility in exchange rates, but said an appreciation in its currency alone

World Hopes for Rising Yuan to Boost Recovery

China's decision to end its currency's 2-year-old peg to the U.S. dollar is stirring anticipation of a gradual appreciation in the yuan in trading Monday

Canada's Economy Becomes Envy of G-20

Canada thinks it can teach the world a thing or two about dodging financial meltdowns.

Neighborhood Gas Stations Suffer from BP Boycott

Tension is mounting between BP and the neighborhood retailers that sell its gasoline.

Distillers Dare Drinkers to Try Flesh-Flavored Vodkas

Prepare your palate for carnivorous cocktails. The Alaska Distillery in Wasilla just recently launched its Smoked Salmon Flavored

Foxconn to Build Megaplant in China Despite Deaths

Foxconn Technology, a supplier to Apple Inc., looks ready to build a huge new factory in north-central China despite the company's own misgivings

Google Agrees to Stop Sending China Search to HK

Google Inc. said Tuesday it will stop automatically rerouting users of its China search site to its Hong Kong site after Beijing threatened the company

Japan's Economic Recovery Faltered in May

Japan's economic recovery faltered in May as moderating export demand dented factory output, household spending fell and the jobless rate

Interest Rates Falls to Lowest Level in 14 Months

A darkening view of the economy sent bond market interest rates to their lowest level in 14 months and kept many investors out of the ...

Apple Sells 1.7 Mil. iPhone 4 in 3 Days

Apple Inc. said Monday that it sold more than 1.7 million units of its new iPhone model in the first three days, making it the ...

U.S. Forced to Turn to Asia for Shrimp

As the Gulf Coast oil spill continues to gush, U.S. seafood suppliers are turning to Asia to ensure Americans have enough shrimp for their gumbos, ...

Consumer Spending, Incomes Up Slightly in May

Consumer spending rose slightly in May, a sign that Americans are cautious about the economic recovery.

Japan Carmakers Report Global Production Surge

Toyota's global car production zoomed 27 percent in May as Japanese automakers benefit from improving demand in Asia and the U.S.

Russia Scraps Gains Tax for Foreign Investors

Russia will loosen the state's controls on the economy and abolish a key tax to spark a desperately needed "investment boom," President Dmitry Medvedev told ...

Hu Warns of Threat from Currency Fluctuations

China's president says wildly fluctuating currency exchange rates can threaten world financial markets.

Banking Reform Could Push Some Trading to Asia

Will the U.S. financial overhaul push big firms to transfer business to Europe? Some say no: Europe is also working on efforts to tighten up ...

iPhone 4 Users Report Reception Problems

First there's the anticipation. Then, the long lines, followed by the triumphant walk out of the Apple store, new gadget in hand.

China's Currency Rises to New High Ahead of G-20

China's currency surged Friday to its highest level yet, with the central bank setting the daily official level at 6.7896 yuan to the dollar, acting ...

Solar Company, China's First World Cup Sponsor

China did not qualify for the World Cup, but the country is still making an appearance in South Africa. An ambitious Chinese solar company, the ...

Japan Consumer Prices Fall for 15th Month in May

Japanese consumer prices fell for the 15th straight month in May as deflation kept its grip on the world's second biggest economy.

Asian Markets Stumble Over Concerns for U.S. Recovery

Asian stock markets stumbled early Friday, falling after downbeat forecasts from retailers in the U.S. pulled shares down on Wall Street.

Ma Ready to Sign On Trade Deal with China

Negotiators from China and Taiwan worked Thursday to finish a bilateral trade deal that seems destined to change the island's character in a way not ...

India Industrial Production Surges 17.6%

India's industrial output surged a surprise 17.6 percent in April over last year, as strong investment activity returns Asia's third-largest economy

Stocks Rise on Signs of Europe Growth

Stocks extended their rally to a third day Monday following signs that Europe's debt crisis isn't devastating the region's economy.

India Baron Buys Out SpiceJet Investment

India's Spreading Inflation Worries Central Bank

China Sports Companies Vie to Sponsor Global Stars

The newest sponsor of women's tennis is a half-billion dollar sporting goods maker that virtually no one outside of China has ever heard of.

S. Korea Limits Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts

South Korea's financial authorities announced on Sunday measures to help stabilize the country's currency and financial system and limit damage

Foreign Investments in China Jump 27% in May

Foreign investment in China rose 27 percent in May from a year earlier to more than $8 billion, an official said Saturday.

Google Gripes About Vietnam Internet Controls

Google Inc. says new Internet regulations in Vietnam raise disturbing concerns that the government may be working to block access

India Wireless Auction Kicks Off Broadband Expansion

India's auction of wireless broadband spectrum has brought in a reported $8 billion in fees which could help plug India's fiscal deficit.

Calif. Farmer Succeeds with Gourmet Sushi Rice

Great sushi depends on rice that is just right — grains that are glossy and yielding after cooking, sticky with a touch of sweetness

Honda Strike Over In China With Some Concessions

A Honda Motor parts supplier in southern China was operating at full capacity on Tuesday as striking workers returned

EU to Approve S.Korea FTA Albeit Carmaker Opposition

The European Parliament is willing to approve a free trade agreement with South Korea by the end of this year despite

China Inflation Rises Amid Signs Growth Slowing

China's inflation rose in May amid signs its rapid rebound from the global slump is slowing, adding to pressure on

American Families Rebuild Wealth on Slippery Slope

The rebuilding of Americans' wealth is proceeding in steps rather than strides. Households' net worth rose last quarter — the four straight quarterly gain.

GM Clarifies Memo Forbidding Use of "Chevy"

Relax, Chevrolet fanatics. Turns out you can take your "Chevy to the levee" or any other darn place you please.

Weaker Europe Demand Raises U.S. Trade Deficit

The U.S. trade deficit rose to the highest level in 16 months as exports fell for the second time in three months, a potentially worrisome ...

Jobless Claims Data Shows Much Better Jobs Market

The tally of laid-off workers continuing to claim jobless benefits fell by the largest amount in almost a year, suggesting that more unemployed workers

Foreclosure Rate Levels Off As Banks Wait

The foreclosure crisis appears to be leveling off.