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    • Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attends a meeting hosted by Japan Akademeia in Tokyo
      Analysis: Little sign Abe can shake up Japan's inbound FDI Reuters - 3 hrs ago

      By Stanley White TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan risks missing, yet again, an opportunity to use foreign investment to help fuel sustained economic growth that has eluded it … More »Analysis: Little sign Abe can shake up Japan's inbound FDI

      Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attends a meeting hosted by Japan Akademeia in Tokyo

      By Stanley White TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan risks missing, yet again, an opportunity to use foreign investment to help fuel sustained economic growth that has eluded it for the last two decades. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged to make Japan "the world's easiest country for companies to do business in" as part of his economic …

    • Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank Bernanke attends the Treasury Department's Financial Stability Oversight Council in Washington
      Job market gains could lead Fed to taper QE3 early Reuters - 12 hrs ago

      By Ann Saphir and Jonathan Spicer (Reuters) - The beginning of the end of the Federal Reserve's massive bond-buying program might come sooner than many investors think … More »Job market gains could lead Fed to taper QE3 early

      Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank Bernanke attends the Treasury Department's Financial Stability Oversight Council in Washington

      By Ann Saphir and Jonathan Spicer (Reuters) - The beginning of the end of the Federal Reserve's massive bond-buying program might come sooner than many investors think if recent gains in the U.S. labor market do not prove fleeting. Much will depend on how economic data, which has given mixed signals for growth prospects, …

    • Shoppers walk past small shops at an underground mall in Zhuhai
      Insight: Despite curbs, China's vast hot money triangle flourishes Reuters - 3 hrs ago

      By James Pomfret and Matthew Miller ZHUHAI, China/HONG KONG (Reuters) - In an underground mall just a stone's throw from China's teeming border with Macau, a row of 30 … More »Insight: Despite curbs, China's vast hot money triangle flourishes

      Shoppers walk past small shops at an underground mall in Zhuhai

      By James Pomfret and Matthew Miller ZHUHAI, China/HONG KONG (Reuters) - In an underground mall just a stone's throw from China's teeming border with Macau, a row of 30 small shops with identical golden plaques does a brisk, though shadowy trade with mainland Chinese visitors, many of them bound for the gambling hub. "Good …

    • A passenger aircraft is silhouetted against the rising moon in New Delhi
      Analysis: Airline emissions deal may not come before EU deadline Reuters - 10 hrs ago

      By Allison Martell (Reuters) - Hope is fading for a global deal to regulate the airline industry's greenhouse gas emissions ahead of a fall deadline, even though failure … More »Analysis: Airline emissions deal may not come before EU deadline

      A passenger aircraft is silhouetted against the rising moon in New Delhi

      By Allison Martell (Reuters) - Hope is fading for a global deal to regulate the airline industry's greenhouse gas emissions ahead of a fall deadline, even though failure could push the industry back to the brink of a trade war over the European Union's emissions trading system. Last November the EU suspended its controversial …

    • Paraguay's central bank president Jorge Corvalan speaks during an interview for the Reuters Latin America Investment Summit in Asuncion
      Analysis: Frontier Markets booming but risks mounting Reuters - 11 hrs ago

      By Manuela Badawy NEW YORK (Reuters) - With the world's biggest central banks driving yields on safe assets to near zero, some investors are tossing caution to the wind … More »Analysis: Frontier Markets booming but risks mounting

      Paraguay's central bank president Jorge Corvalan speaks during an interview for the Reuters Latin America Investment Summit in Asuncion

      By Manuela Badawy NEW YORK (Reuters) - With the world's biggest central banks driving yields on safe assets to near zero, some investors are tossing caution to the wind and rushing to buy illiquid and previously overlooked bonds sold by countries with no capital markets track record. Even the biggest investors acknowledge …

    • Exclusive: South Africa's NUM seeks 15-60 percent wage rises from gold, coal producers Reuters - 6 hrs ago

      By Ed Stoddard JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers said it would seek pay rises of up to 60 percent from gold and coal producers, raising … More »Exclusive: South Africa's NUM seeks 15-60 percent wage rises from gold, coal producers

      By Ed Stoddard JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers said it would seek pay rises of up to 60 percent from gold and coal producers, raising the prospect of fresh strikes as firms battle higher costs and falling prices in an already heated labor climate. Africa's biggest economy is hoping …

    • Exterior view of the office building that houses Bumi Plc in London
      UK lawmakers consider probe into transparency of mining firms Reuters - 9 hrs ago

      By Clara Ferreira-Marques LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's parliament will this week consider whether to probe the transparency of oil and mining firms listed in London, … More »UK lawmakers consider probe into transparency of mining firms

      Exterior view of the office building that houses Bumi Plc in London

      By Clara Ferreira-Marques LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's parliament will this week consider whether to probe the transparency of oil and mining firms listed in London, an issue highlighted by corruption probes at emerging market miners which lawmakers fear have dented the stock market's reputation. The chairman of parliament's …

    • Jamie Dimon under pressure ahead of investor vote AP - 5 hrs ago

      NEW YORK (AP) — Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the country's biggest bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both  … More »Jamie Dimon under pressure ahead of investor vote

      NEW YORK (AP) — Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the country's biggest bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs.

    • Consumer group flags high SPF ratings on sunscreen AP - 54 mins ago

      WASHINGTON (AP) — Sunbathers headed to the beach this summer will find new sunscreen labels on store shelves that are designed to make the products more effective and … More »Consumer group flags high SPF ratings on sunscreen

      WASHINGTON (AP) — Sunbathers headed to the beach this summer will find new sunscreen labels on store shelves that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use. But despite those long-awaited changes, many sunscreens continue to carry SPF ratings that some experts consider misleading and potentially …

    • This undated publicity film image released by Paramount Pictures shows, Zachary Quinto, left, as Spock and Chris Pine as Kirk in a scene in the movie, "Star Trek Into Darkness," from Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions. The three astronauts in the International Space Station were offered a sneak peak of the movie days before it opens Thursday, May 16, 2013 on Earth. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Zade Rosenthal)
      'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes AP - 6 hrs ago

      LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records … More »'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes

      This undated publicity film image released by Paramount Pictures shows, Zachary Quinto, left, as Spock and Chris Pine as Kirk in a scene in the movie, "Star Trek Into Darkness," from Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions. The three astronauts in the International Space Station were offered a sneak peak of the movie days before it opens Thursday, May 16, 2013 on Earth. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Zade Rosenthal)

      LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.

    • FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2013 file photo, Mexican telecommunications tycoon Carlos Slim speaks during news conference at the Soumaya museum in Mexico City. Slim recently bought part of two of Mexico's first division soccer teams, setting up another showdown with television giants Televisa and TV Azteca, major players in the soccer field that are in turn trying to push their way into Slim’s telecommunications and Internet markets. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills, File)
      Slim, broadcasters take fight to soccer field AP - 7 hrs ago

      MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexicans often feel that billionaire Carlos Slim owns everything in their country, from telephone and Internet companies to banks and chain stores, … More »Slim, broadcasters take fight to soccer field

      FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2013 file photo, Mexican telecommunications tycoon Carlos Slim speaks during news conference at the Soumaya museum in Mexico City. Slim recently bought part of two of Mexico's first division soccer teams, setting up another showdown with television giants Televisa and TV Azteca, major players in the soccer field that are in turn trying to push their way into Slim’s telecommunications and Internet markets. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills, File)

      MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexicans often feel that billionaire Carlos Slim owns everything in their country, from telephone and Internet companies to banks and chain stores, but his latest acquisitive foray is meeting resistance after touching a national passion: soccer.

    • US gas prices up 11 cents over past 2 weeks AP - 4 hrs ago

      CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has jumped 11 cents over the past two weeks. More »US gas prices up 11 cents over past 2 weeks

      CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has jumped 11 cents over the past two weeks.

    • Report: Yahoo nearing $1.1B acquisition of Tumblr AP - Fri, May 17, 2013

      NEW YORK (AP) — Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more traffic and advertisers … More »Report: Yahoo nearing $1.1B acquisition of Tumblr

      NEW YORK (AP) — Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more traffic and advertisers to the Internet company's website and mobile applications.

    • Union leads march in Rome calling for job creation AP - Sat, May 18, 2013

      ROME (AP) — A union of Italian metal workers has led thousands of people in a march through the heart of Rome to press the new government for measures to spur job cr … More »Union leads march in Rome calling for job creation

      ROME (AP) — A union of Italian metal workers has led thousands of people in a march through the heart of Rome to press the new government for measures to spur job creation.

    • A statue decorates the pool area of Richard Branson's property on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, Friday, May 17, 2013.  Political and business leaders gathered here Friday to back an initiative aimed at expanding protection for the Caribbean's imperiled coasts and waters. Delegations from the participating governments signed a communique pledging to establish a framework for a regional approach to coastal conservation, including “increasing considerably the number of marine protected areas.” They also said they recognized an urgent need to protect sharks and rays, and vowed a “dramatic acceleration in the transition from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources over the next five years.” (AP Photo/Todd VanSickle)
      Caribbean talks conservation on Branson's island AP - Fri, May 17, 2013

      NECKER ISLAND, British Virgin Islands (AP) — Surrounded by a turquoise sea and a menagerie of exotic animals on a billionaire's private island, political and business … More »Caribbean talks conservation on Branson's island

      A statue decorates the pool area of Richard Branson's property on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, Friday, May 17, 2013.  Political and business leaders gathered here Friday to back an initiative aimed at expanding protection for the Caribbean's imperiled coasts and waters. Delegations from the participating governments signed a communique pledging to establish a framework for a regional approach to coastal conservation, including “increasing considerably the number of marine protected areas.” They also said they recognized an urgent need to protect sharks and rays, and vowed a “dramatic acceleration in the transition from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources over the next five years.” (AP Photo/Todd VanSickle)

      NECKER ISLAND, British Virgin Islands (AP) — Surrounded by a turquoise sea and a menagerie of exotic animals on a billionaire's private island, political and business leaders gathered Friday to back an initiative aimed at expanding protection for the Caribbean's imperiled coasts and waters.

    • In this Sunday, May 19, 2013, photo provided by CBS News White House senior advisor Dan Pfeiffer speaks on CBS's "Face the Nation" in Washington. Pfeiffer was scheduled to appear on five Sunday news shows Sunday, where he stated no senior officials were involved in the decision to give tea party groups extra scrutiny by the IRS. (AP Photo/CBS, Chris Usher)
      White House insists Obama was not involved in IRS AP - 9 hrs ago

      WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when … More »White House insists Obama was not involved in IRS

      In this Sunday, May 19, 2013, photo provided by CBS News White House senior advisor Dan Pfeiffer speaks on CBS's "Face the Nation" in Washington. Pfeiffer was scheduled to appear on five Sunday news shows Sunday, where he stated no senior officials were involved in the decision to give tea party groups extra scrutiny by the IRS. (AP Photo/CBS, Chris Usher)

      WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news" while Republicans continued to press the administration for more answers.

    • FILE - In this Thursday, March 28, 2013 file photo, people wait outside a branch of Laiki Bank in Nicosia. Engineering a financial bailout for Cyprus in March 2013 was such a chaotic process that top European officials say it is time to rethink how the region manages its crisis _ and who should be involved. Officials say the International Monetary Fund, which has contributed financial expertise and billions in emergency loans, may no longer be needed as a key decision-making partner. And they say that the eurozone would be able to make decisions and take action more quickly if it wasn't bound by the need for unanimous agreement among its 17 member countries.  (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris, File)
      Top officials call to overhaul euro institutions AP - Sat, May 18, 2013

      BERLIN (AP) — Engineering a financial bailout for Cyprus in March was such a chaotic process that top European officials say it is time to rethink how the region manages … More »Top officials call to overhaul euro institutions

      FILE - In this Thursday, March 28, 2013 file photo, people wait outside a branch of Laiki Bank in Nicosia. Engineering a financial bailout for Cyprus in March 2013 was such a chaotic process that top European officials say it is time to rethink how the region manages its crisis _ and who should be involved. Officials say the International Monetary Fund, which has contributed financial expertise and billions in emergency loans, may no longer be needed as a key decision-making partner. And they say that the eurozone would be able to make decisions and take action more quickly if it wasn't bound by the need for unanimous agreement among its 17 member countries.  (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris, File)

      BERLIN (AP) — Engineering a financial bailout for Cyprus in March was such a chaotic process that top European officials say it is time to rethink how the region manages its crisis — and who should be involved.

    • Photos: Frank Lloyd Wright Homes For Sale @ ABC News - Fri, May 17, 2013

      Frank Lloyd Wright may have died in 1959, but his architecture is alive and well. A recent story in the Wall Street Journal revealed the cost to upkeep some of his historic … More »Photos: Frank Lloyd Wright Homes For Sale

      Frank Lloyd Wright may have died in 1959, but his architecture is alive and well. A recent story in the Wall Street Journal revealed the cost to upkeep some of his historic homes may be more than buyers bargain for, but others clamor to invest in history.        

    • Martha Stewart Case Judge Ruling Favors JCP @ ABC News - Fri, Apr 12, 2013

      The judge presiding over the lawsuit against Martha Stewart and J.C. Penney ruled on Friday allowing the sale of Martha Stewart merchandise in J.C. Penney stores.     … More »Martha Stewart Case Judge Ruling Favors JCP

      The judge presiding over the lawsuit against Martha Stewart and J.C. Penney ruled on Friday allowing the sale of Martha Stewart merchandise in J.C. Penney stores.        

    • Couple Finds $100,000 in Safe Deposit Box @ ABC News - Fri, Apr 12, 2013

      An elderly couple in Brooklyn, N.Y., found a huge pile of cash–what they reckon was $100,000–in cash in a bank’s safe deposit box. Joe Valinoti, 82, and his companion, … More »Couple Finds $100,000 in Safe Deposit Box

      An elderly couple in Brooklyn, N.Y., found a huge pile of cash–what they reckon was $100,000–in cash in a bank’s safe deposit box. Joe Valinoti, 82, and his companion, Kathleen Ricigliano, 81, said they opened a safe deposit box account with Sovereign Bank in February....        

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