economic

Yellen faces Senate grilling on Fed rate policy, transparency

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen is expected to face pointed questions this week from U.S. lawmake...

Feb 24, 2015 04:38 AM EST

As U.S. eases hostilities, Cuba faces new challenge

For decades, it was Cuba's first response to criticism. Poor economic performance? An obvious effect...

Dec 18, 2014 11:28 PM EST

Low voter turnout could erode Japan PM Abe's call for fresh mandate

Japanese voters, puzzled as to why Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is calling an election now and unimpres...

Nov 24, 2014 01:20 AM EST

Porsche SE faces more legal risks from botched VW takeover

Porsche SE (PSHG_p.DE) has warned shareholders it could be forced to return "economic benefits" from...

Nov 15, 2014 11:16 PM EST

China, Japan set aside isle row, paving way for leaders to meet

China and Japan agreed on Friday to work on improving ties and signaled willingness to put a bitter ...

Nov 07, 2014 10:03 AM EST

Egypt's Sisi delivers economic reforms but hurdles remain

In his first 100 days in office, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has made a fast start on ec...

Oct 05, 2014 01:35 AM EDT

As midterms loom, Obama shifts spotlight to economy

President Barack Obama tried on Thursday to turn the spotlight on the economy, the issue U.S. voters...

Oct 03, 2014 09:02 AM EDT

Obama, Modi vow to boost strategic ties, create model for world

U.S. President Barack Obama and new Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Monday to expand an...

Sep 30, 2014 01:28 AM EDT