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

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

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.

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.

AIG Struggles to Repay Government Bailout

A watchdog panel says it's still unclear whether U.S. taxpayers will ever fully recoup the $182 billion they plowed into American International Group Inc.

Bank of Korea Keeps Rate at Record Low

South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate at a record low Thursday as worries persist over the health of the global economy

Strong Growth in Japan Led by Exports to China

Japan's economy, the world's second biggest, expanded at faster pace than originally estimated in the first quarter

Gas Prices Continue Slide After July 4th Weekend

Drivers are finding lower gas pump prices now that the July 4th weekend is over and prices are likely to keep sliding.

Massive ABC IPO Reflects China Cash Squeeze

Agricultural Bank of China's $22 billion initial public offering is making headlines as potentially the world's biggest. It also underlining the cash squeeze

Asian Stocks Down Despite Wall Street Gains

Asian markets retreated Wednesday, with investors losing their appetite for stocks after a disappointing U.S. services sector report pointed to an anemic

Job Losses Has Peaked in Rich Nations Says OECD

Unemployment in rich countries may have peaked — but there are still 17 million more people out of work than at the start of the ...

Toyota Adds Quality Time to Car Development Timeline

Toyota Motor Corp. is extending the time it takes to develop new vehicles by about four weeks for more quality checks in the wake of ...

Peugeot Citroen Has Record Half Year on China Demand

Strong demand for new cars in China helped French auto maker PSA Peugeot Citroen SA report Wednesday a record number of unit sales

First-Class Stamps to Cost $0.46 in 2011

Buy those Forever stamps now. The cost of mailing a letter is going up again. Fighting to survive a deepening financial crisis, the Postal Service

China Agricultural Bank IPO Sets World Record $19.2 Bil.

The Agricultural Bank of China's initial public offering has raised more than $19 billion in what could turn out to be the largest IPO ever.

Dow Ends 7-Day Slide with Modest Gain

The Dow Jones industrial average broke a seven-day slide Tuesday after traders sifted through the market for beaten-down stocks.

Service Sector Data Shows Slightly Slower Growth

The service sector grew more slowly in June, an industry trade group said Tuesday, offering the latest sign that the economic recovery

YouTube Tries to Emulate Boob Tube

YouTube is trying to become as brainless and painless to watch as the boob tube. In the process, the Web's leading video site hopes to ...

Economic Stress Continues Easing in Most U.S. Counties

Two-thirds of U.S. counties became economically healthier in May, thanks to more manufacturing jobs in the Midwest and fewer home foreclosures

World Markets Rise on Bargain Hunting

World markets rose Tuesday as investors scooped up stocks that had been pummeled last week and anticipated a rally on Wall Street

Toyota Begins Global Lexus Recall for Engine Defect

Toyota started a global recall over engine defects in its Lexus and Crown models, moving to repair more than 95,000 vehicles in Japan and South ...

Ethnic Vegetables Sprout New Sales for U.S. Farmers

Maxixe, a Brazilian relative of the cucumber, is relatively unknown in the U.S., but it may one day be as common as cilantro as farmers ...

Greece Upbeat As Debt Crisis Eases

Debt-hobbled Greece may see a slightly milder than expected recession this year and aims to issue bonds again on international markets in 2011

Healthcare Bill Kick In to Expand Coverage

The first stage of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul is expected to provide coverage to about 1 million uninsured Americans

Mercedes June Sales Up 13% on China, U.S. Demand

Sales of Mercedes-Benz cars were up 13.2 percent in the year to June as strong demand for the premium brand in China and the United ...

Chrysler to Set Up Separate Fiat Dealer Network

Chrysler Group LLC will set up a separate dealership network to sell cars made by Italy's Fiat Group SpA when they are reintroduced in the ...

Toyota Recalls 92,000 Luxury Cars in Japan

Toyota started recalling more than 90,000 luxury Lexus and Crown vehicles Monday in Japan over defective engines — the latest setback

World Stocks Continue Rise on Korea Rate Hike

World stock markets rose Friday on hopes that global economic growth will prove resilient, with investors viewing a surprise interest rate hike

Avon to Buy Silver Jeweler Silpada for $650 Mil.

Avon Products Inc., a direct seller of beauty products, agreed to buy Silpada Designs for at least $650 million in an effort to expand its ...

Asia Stocks Rise on Booming China Trade

Asian stock markets rose Monday, lifted by robust Chinese trade figures that eased worries the global recovery is losing momentum.

Bank of Korea Raises Growth Forecast to 5.9%

South Korea's central bank raised its forecast for the country's economic growth this year to 5.9 percent on solid exports

China Rating Agency Offers Alternative Risk Assessments

A Chinese firm that aims to compete with Western rating agencies declared Washington a worse credit risk than Beijing in its first report on government

China Foreign Reserves Hit $2.45 Trillion

China's foreign reserves reached $2.45 trillion dollars by the end of June, a 15.1 percent increase year on year, the central bank said Sunday.

China June Imports Skyrocket 53%

China's customs agency on Saturday said exports were up 35 percent in June from a year ago, while imports rose almost 53 percent.

Dow Finishes Week Up 5.3% for Year's Best Gain

The stock market ended its best week in a year with another gain Friday as investors bet that companies will report strong second-quarter earnings.

Toyota Signals Willingness to Raise China Wages

Toyota's president says the company is open to raising the wages of workers in China, where strikes have disrupted the automaker's operations

Peugeot Citroen Signs $1.2 Bil. to Make Cars in China

France's PSA Peugeot Citroen SA signed a deal Friday to set up a euro935 million ($1.2 billion) joint venture to make small, low-emission cars

Asian Stocks Mixed on Conflicting U.S. Economic Data

Asian stock markets were mixed in early trading Monday as a disappointing U.S. jobs report sparked worries that a recovery in the world's largest

Bank of Korea Raises Interest on Strong Growth

South Korea's central bank raised its key interest rate Friday from a record low amid prospects for faster growth in the country's economy.