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Summer of discontent beckons

May 28 2012 07:49

The late spring warmth spreading across Europe and the US is unlikely to soothe a growing anxiety in financial markets that the global outlook is anything but balmy.

Economy

US economy trudges along

May 25 2012 08:29

The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits dipped last week, indicating the economy is plodding along despite headwinds from Europe.

Economy

'Fiscal cliff' could derail US recovery

May 22 2012 14:49

A sharp fiscal contraction next year could derail the US economic recovery, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development warns.

Economy

Job disability headache

May 09 2012 07:54

The US recovery is hamstrung by a rise in disability claims.

Economy

US unemployment falls to 8.1%

May 04 2012 15:03

The US unemployment rate fell to 8.1% in April as the economy created a modest 115 000 jobs, official figures show.

International Markets

US data boosts Asian shares

May 02 2012 08:30

Asian shares rose and the dollar recovered against the yen after strong US factory activity data raised hopes that the world's biggest economy remained on a recovery track.

Economy

Inflation threat keeps Fed in check

May 02 2012 07:33

The risk of inflation is keeping the Federal Reserve from doing more to support the US economy, according to comments from several top Fed officials.

International Markets

Manufacturing data boost US stocks

May 02 2012 07:28

A better-than-expected read on US manufacturing in April and encouraging construction data drove Wall Street shares higher.

Economy

Costs soar as America's waistline expands

May 01 2012 11:48

Businesses, governments and individuals are only now coming to grips with the costs of America's rising rate of obesity.

Economy

Fed officials agree: no more easing

May 01 2012 10:36

Two top Federal Reserve officials - one dovish and the other an inflation hawk - both say they see no need for the US central bank to ease monetary policy any further.

Economy

US growth quickens, but speed bumps ahead

Jan 27 2012 16:02

The US economy expanded 2.8% in the fourth quarter, but businesses' strong rebuilding of stocks and weak spend on capital goods hinted at slower growth in early 2012.

Financial Services

Oldest Swiss bank victim of US tax probe

Jan 27 2012 15:11

Wegelin bank has had to sell its non-US business to shield it from fallout with US authorities as it faces a potential probe into assisting US taxpayers to hide assets.

Commodities

Oil prices continue to rise

Jan 27 2012 08:05

Oil rose in Asian trade on expectations the US economy saw robust growth in the final quarter of 2011, while tensions between the West and Iran also supported prices.

International Markets

US stocks pull back from gains

Jan 27 2012 07:55

US stocks sagged as traders cashed in on red-hot bank and technology shares, while the Federal Reserve's commitment to easy money to help the US economy hit the dollar.

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May 28 2012 09:33

Investors may not have a clue what they’re paying their money managers or they type of service they’re getting, or, whether they can actually negotiate lower fees. (Reuters)

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