New probe vows to cut deeper in Japan nuke crisis

A newly formed investigative panel on Japan’s nuclear disaster will use its subpeona powers wisely and cut deeper into the accident than the government’s probe, […]

Michigan Consumer Sentiment Beats Forecast - Bloomberg

Confidence among U.S. consumers increased more than forecast in January, reaching its highest level in eight months on signs the labor market is improving.
The […]

Italy, Spain easily raise $28 billion

Spain and Italy gave financial markets a boost Thursday as they successfully raised nearly euro22 billion ($27.98 billion) in two keenly watched debt auctions that […]

Rage in Nigeria strike fuels fears of unrest

Thick black smoke and flames rose Tuesday from the burning roadblock that cut off a highway linking Nigeria’s mainland to the islands where the oil-rich […]

Dodge Dart to join compact car race

If the new Dodge Dart sells anything like the original, Chrysler will have the small-car hit it needs.
The reinvented compact, which debuts at the Detroit […]

Markets cautious ahead of Merkel, Sarkozy meeting

European markets were steady Monday ahead of a meeting between the leaders of France and Germany on how to restore confidence in the euro, while […]

Canadian Confidence in Economy Rises From Two-Year Low, Nanos Poll Shows - Bloomberg

Canadian consumer confidence rose in the fourth quarter from a two-year low on optimism about real estate prices and the global economy according to a […]

Euro Area Crisis Presents Significant Risk for South Africa, Lagarde Says - Bloomberg

South Africa has become increasingly integrated into the global economy, leaving it exposed to

BOE Says U.K. Lenders Expect to Toughen Loan Terms on Euro-Crisis Impact - Bloomberg

U.K. banks (F3BANK) expect to toughen the criteria on loans to companies and households in the first quarter because of strains in wholesale funding markets, […]

Singapore May Cut Lee

Singapore will cut salaries for its prime minister and top office holders after voter unhappiness over a widening income gap weakened support for the ruling […]