Inflation

Venezuelan Opposition-Led Congress Denies Emergency Powers to President Nicolas Maduro Despite 700% Inflation Signaling Economic Breakdown

President Nicolas Maduro was not given the emrgency powers he wanted. Opposition says he will not so...

Jan 25, 2016 12:05 AM EST

South African police fire stun grenades as students march on parliament

South African riot police fired stun grenades on Wednesday at hundreds of protesting students who st...

Oct 22, 2015 02:36 AM EDT

Itau boss sees no cause yet for Rousseff impeachment: newspaper

The chief executive of Itau Unibanco Holding SA, Brazil's biggest bank by market value, said he does...

Aug 23, 2015 06:44 PM EDT

Appeals court decision may speed new payout to Madoff victims

Victims of Bernard Madoff's massive fraud are not entitled to inflation or interest adjustments on t...

Feb 21, 2015 07:26 AM EST

Venezuela indicts opposition mayor on charges of conspiring

Venezuela on Friday indicted a veteran Caracas mayor on charges of plotting violence against Preside...

Feb 21, 2015 12:41 AM EST

Texas governor plans to double state's spending on border security

Texas Governor Greg Abbott pledged to double the state's spending on securing the border with Mexico...

Feb 18, 2015 07:41 AM EST

Uruguay starts voting in presidential election, leftist favorite to win

Uruguayans began voting on Sunday for a new president, with former leader Tabare Vazquez looking set...

Nov 30, 2014 09:29 AM EST

Stamps Increase: USPS Says Items May Go Up to 49 Cents But Change Must Be Approved by Postal Regulatory Commission

The postal Board of Governors said Wednesday that it wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp...

Sep 25, 2013 08:46 PM EDT