Japan trade deficit slimmer in May on lower oil costs, but export growth slows
Japan's trade deficit narrowed sharply in May from a year earlier because of lower costs for imported oil and gas, but exports also slowed as demand softened in China.
Strong economy, dollar and Cuba breakthrough give US a chance to regain clout in Latin America
In Mexico City, an auto parts company expects to ride a resurgent U.S. auto industry to $1 billion in annual revenue by 2016.
US trade deficit falls 16.9 pct in February to $35.4 billion as imports and exports decline
The U.S. trade deficit plunged in February as both imports and exports sank.
US trade deficit expected to be unchanged in February
The Commerce Department reports on the February U.S. trade deficit at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Thursday.
Georgians suffer fallout from trouble in Russia, Ukraine; opposition calls for mass protest
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US trade deficit expected to have fallen in January
The Commerce Department reports on the U.S. trade deficit for January.
US manufacturers expanded last month at slowest pace in a year as orders, hiring weaken
US factories expanded last month at the slowest pace in a year, as orders, production, and hiring all declined.
Japan trade deficit narrows in October, as exports of ships, machinery, vehicles accelerate
Japan's trade deficit contracted in October as exports of cars, ships and steel picked up pace and falling oil prices cut into costs for imports.
US trade gap expected to edge down slightly in September; 5th straight monthly decline likely
The Commerce Department reports on the U.S. trade deficit for September.
Risk of recession in trade giant Germany casts shadow over European, global economy
As if the global economy didn't have enough troubles, it looks like Germany, Europe's traditional growth engine, risks falling into recession — or growth so weak it holds back the entire euro currency union's weak recovery.
China exports up 9.4 percent but imports shrink again, indicating domestic demand still weak
China's exports grew more than forecast in August while imports shrank unexpectedly for the second month in a row, a reminder of the fragile recovery in the world's No.
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New York factory activity rebounds in May; sign manufacturers are adjusting to stronger dollar
Factory activity in New York increased slightly in May, as manufacturers are beginning to adapt to the challenges caused by a stronger dollar and restrained consumer spending.
US manufacturing grew in March at slower pace; factories report drag from falling oil prices
U.S. factories expanded last month at a weaker pace, with orders growing more slowly and hiring essentially flat.
In latest in string of rosy economic numbers, survey finds European manufacturers more upbeat
A closely watched survey is showing that manufacturers across the 19-country eurozone are getting more optimistic about the future and are boosting hiring.
US manufacturers likely grew at a slower but still steady rate in January
The Institute for Supply Management reports on a survey about U.S. manufacturing production, orders and other activity in January.
Swiss drug maker Roche posts flat third-quarter sales amid strong franc
Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG has reported "stable" or flat sales for the first nine months of 2013 but says the results show strong demand for its cancer drugs and emerging new products.
Embattled Sony to separate video-and-sound unit, pursuing profitability, not sales targets
Sony will spin off its video-and-sound business into a separate company and shrink its headquarters as part of a three-year turnaround plan.
Survey: US businesses optimistic sales will rebound and plan to boost pay, hiring
U.S. businesses expect their sales will rebound in the next three months after a sluggish first quarter, and they also plan to boost hiring and pay, according to a survey released Monday Just 49 percent of firms said their sales increased in the first three months of the year from last year's fourth quarter.