Economic News

Regus PLC’s Share Price Doubles on Office Space Surge

The world’s largest operator of serviced offices, Regus PLC, has seen its share price more than double since...

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As Hubris Grows, So Grows an Economy

In what has to be a sure sign that the economy is back on track here in the...

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Senate Leaders Approach Fiscal Deal

U.S. stock indices rose quickly after Senate leaders from both parties forged an agreement to raise the United...

U.S. Debt Default Not the End of the World

Despite what doomsayers might have you believe, should the United States be unable to extend its debt ceiling...

A U.S. Debt Default Would Be Rare for a Western Economy

Not since 1933, when Germany unilaterally decided to renege on debt, has a western power pulled the plug...

The Unconventional Way to Deal with the Shutdown

Headlines on Wall Street, Washington and throughout America have focused understandably on the government shutdown and the pending...

Closedown Trickle-down — Large and Small Businesses Feel the Squeeze

As the U.S. government shutdown enters its 11th day, it is starting to affect more than just the...

China Advancing Reserve Currency Plan

The People’s Bank of China and the European Central Bank have reached a three-year agreement to exchange up...

Obama Opts for Stability with Choice of Yellen for Top Fed Post

U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to nominate Fed Vice Chairman Janet Yellen today to become the U.S....

Shutdown Delays U.S.-EU Trade Negotiations

Thanks to the ongoing government shutdown, the United States has postponed free trade negotiations with the European Union.