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IMF says secures $320 billion in drive for new fundsIMF says secures $320 billion in drive for new funds

[2012-04-19 12:00:00]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it had raised $320 billion so far in a bid to boost...

Layoffs, freezes, retirements for U.S. public sectorLayoffs, freezes, retirements for U.S. public sector

[2012-04-19 12:00:00]
(Reuters) - More than half of local and state employees continue to work under pay freezes, while others are accelerating their retirements...

Judge dismisses claims against banks in GE lawsuitJudge dismisses claims against banks in GE lawsuit

[2012-04-19 12:00:00]
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed claims against Goldman Sachs Group Inc , JPMorgan Chase & Co and...

Spain issues 2.5 billion euros in bonds, demand solidSpain issues 2.5 billion euros in bonds, demand solid

[2012-04-19 12:00:00]
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's Treasury issued 2.5 billion euros ($3.3 billion) in 2- and 10-year bonds on Thursday, at the top end...

Stock futures signal higher Wall Street openStock futures signal higher Wall Street open

[2012-04-19 12:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open for equities on Wall Street on Thursday, with futures for...

"Not if, but when" for Spanish bailout, experts believe

[2012-04-18 12:00:00]
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Economic experts watching Spain don't know how much money will be needed or precisely when, but some are near...

Goldman dials back risk, profit fallsGoldman dials back risk, profit falls

[2012-04-18 12:00:00]
(Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc posted a 23 percent decline in quarterly earnings after it dialed down risk-taking in tricky markets,...

MF Global trustee Freeh to testify at Senate hearingMF Global trustee Freeh to testify at Senate hearing

[2012-04-18 12:00:00]
(Reuters) - Former customers of MF Global , waiting for the return of as much as $1.6 billion missing from their accounts,...

Analysis: Spluttering economies to curtail earnings horizonAnalysis: Spluttering economies to curtail earnings horizon

[2012-04-18 12:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - Exuberant global markets have taken a reality check this month on chronic U.S., Chinese and European growth concerns, and...

News Corp to act on U.S. ownership rule breach: WSJNews Corp to act on U.S. ownership rule breach: WSJ

[2012-04-18 12:00:00]
(Reuters) - News Corp is expected to suspend half the voting rights of its non-American shareholders to comply with a U.S. law...

American CEO quits Nippon Sheet after 'disagreements'American CEO quits Nippon Sheet after 'disagreements'

[2012-04-18 12:00:00]
TOKYO (Reuters) - The American president and chief executive of Nippon Sheet Glass Co Ltd quit the company after less than two...

Citigroup loses advisory vote on executive compensationCitigroup loses advisory vote on executive compensation

[2012-04-18 12:00:00]
DALLAS (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc shareholders gave a vote of no confidence to the bank's executive compensation plan on Tuesday, dealing a...

Warren Buffett has prostate cancer, sees no dangerWarren Buffett has prostate cancer, sees no danger

[2012-04-18 12:00:00]
(Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway Inc Chief Executive Warren Buffett said he has stage 1 prostate cancer but his condition "is not remotely...

Euro zone debt fears pressure euro, sharesEuro zone debt fears pressure euro, shares

[2012-04-18 12:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - European shares eased and the single currency softened on Wednesday as the region's sovereign debt worries and its weaker...

Fed tries to steer clear of controversial bond buysFed tries to steer clear of controversial bond buys

[2012-04-17 12:00:00]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve is independent but it does not exist in a vacuum, as waning appetite at the...

SEC looks to economists for legal coverSEC looks to economists for legal cover

[2012-04-17 12:00:00]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is taking extra steps to bulletproof its rulemaking, after U.S. appeals court judges,...

China FDI signals overseas uptick, policy seen steadyChina FDI signals overseas uptick, policy seen steady

[2012-04-17 12:00:00]
BEIJING (Reuters) - China bagged foreign direct investment at a record-setting pace in the first three months of 2012, but an easing...

Argentina moves to seize control of Repsol's YPFArgentina moves to seize control of Repsol's YPF

[2012-04-17 12:00:00]
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine President Cristina Fernandez unveiled plans on Monday to seize control of leading energy company YPF, drawing swift...

World Bank picks health expert Kim as presidentWorld Bank picks health expert Kim as president

[2012-04-17 12:00:00]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank on Monday chose Korean-born American health expert Jim Yong Kim as its new president, maintaining Washington's...

Japan vows $60 billion to boost IMF firepowerJapan vows $60 billion to boost IMF firepower

[2012-04-17 12:00:00]
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan said on Tuesday it will provide $60 billion in loans to the International Monetary Fund, becoming the first...



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