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4 ways Congress can help American businesses

The US unemployment hovers around 8.2 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is struggling to remain above 12,000. The message is clear: This recovery from the Great Recession is still fragile. Legislators should focus their attention on these four straightforward policy changes to help American commerce.
World markets respond to US credit downgrade

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Global markets drop with no clear winner in Italian elections

Some election results in Italy are inconclusive, as of Tuesday. And world economic markets are reacting to the news in a negative manner.
The world begins celebrating 2013

Australia and Asian nations are celebrating the New Year in style, from fireworks in Sydney and Hong Kong to a street party in Indonesia. Around the world, people are greeting 2013 with optimism.
Stocks fall. Obama win? No, Europe.

Stocks got a short-lived boost from Barack Obama's re-election Wednesday, but concerns over a divided Congress and grim economic news out of Europe left stocks poised for a retreat.
Stocks snap losing streak

Thursday was the best day for US stocks since Sept. 13, when Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke announced further steps by the central bank to speed the economic recovery. Stocks were also helped by speculation that the central bank of China will act soon to help the world's No. 2 economy.
Asian stocks, boosted by stimulus, fall on economic outlook

Asian stock markets drift lower as concerns rise about global economic weakness. Stock market optimism over stimulus from Fed and other central banks seems to be fading.
On fifth anniversary of credit crisis, global markets fall

The unofficial anniversary of the start of the global credit crisis sees markets down, despite hopes of more Chinese stimulus and encouraging US jobs data.
Stock market: Fears of Spanish bailout spook traders worldwide

Stock market falls 1 percent or more in much of Asia and Europe. US stock market set for sharp drop, too.
4 ways Congress can help American businesses

The US unemployment hovers around 8.2 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is struggling to remain above 12,000. The message is clear: This recovery from the Great Recession is still fragile. Legislators should focus their attention on these four straightforward policy changes to help American commerce.
EU still looking for way forward on Greece, growth, and euro zone

The latest summit in Brussels concluded with wide agreement that something needs to be done but with little consensus on what to do.
After falling, stocks recover from Europe elections

Stock markets recovered around the world following an early stumble caused by election results in France and Greece that appeared to jeopardize Europe's plans for fighting its debt crisis. In the US, the Dow finished the day down 29 points at 13,008.
Stocks rise as Greece nears debt swap deal

The Dow gained 70 points to close at 12907 Thursday as Greece closed in on a deal to restructure its debt and avoid a default.
Strong manufacturing data boosts stocks

Stocks climbed Wednesday after strong manufacturing data and encouraging reports about the Greek debt crisis. The Dow rose 83 points to close at 12716.
Stock market divide: Asia down, Europe up

Stock market indexes in Asia close lower on bad news out of Europe. But European stock market indexes rise on hopes for stronger US job data.
European stocks rise for second day

European stocks shrug off local debt woes, while traders look forward to Bernanke speech. But European stocks are expected to remain volatile.
World markets respond to US credit downgrade

Today is the first day that most stock exchanges have been open since ratings agency Standard & Poor's announced its US credit downgrade from a AAA rating to AA+. Here’s how world markets have responded so far:
Stocks end higher as LinkedIn soars on debut

The Dow rose about 45 points, and LinkedIn traded at more than $100 early in the afternoon but fell before closing
Stocks end modestly lower as energy slides

The Dow fell about 3 points, ending a four-day winning streak
Japan earthquake rattles world markets

Japan earthquake drives down major European markets at close. US stocks at midday also down as investors try to evaluate impact of new 7.4 magnitude Japan earthquake.
Opinion: Slave labor? I didn't get paid for this piece – and I'm OK with that

More and more writers are publishing their work without payment in exchange for the promise of 'prestige' and 'platform.'
Stock market: News-laden week starts lower globally

Stock market news was slightly negative Monday morning, as world markets fell and earnings expectations were weak.
Hong Kong, unhitch yourself from falling US dollar

With the Fed easing and the value of the US dollar falling, Hong Kong should peg its currency to the yuan.
Gold reaches all-time high Wednesday, as dollar weakens

Gold prices set another new mark Wednesday before settling back down. In addition to gold, silver also reached a new price level not seen in 30 years.
Benigno Aquino addresses Philippines, condemns Arroyo and corruption

Benigno Aquino on Monday delivered his first State of the Nation address as president of the Philippines. He accused his predecessor Goria Arroyo of corruption and financial squandering.
Chinese currency announcement has little impact on US markets

The announcement is a part of the "Great Correction" taking shape in the aftermath of the recession.
Currency charts new course? Wall Street skeptical of China's yuan move

Currency charts: China’s yuan strengthened Monday, but the euro faltered. Dow average slipped 8 points.