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European Central Bank Holds Rates in May, Might Act in June

The post European Central Bank Holds Rates in May, Might Act in June by Associated Press appeared first on The Epoch Times.BRUSSELS—European Central Bank President Mario Draghi says the eurozone’s top...

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Fox Up; Tesla Slumped; Stocks Mixed; Investors Assess Earning

The post Fox Up; Tesla Slumped; Stocks Mixed; Investors Assess Earning by Associated Press appeared first on The Epoch Times.NEW YORK—Stocks are mixed Thursday as investors assess the latest batch of...

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At Wal-Mart, Obama Touts Steps on Solar Power

The post At Wal-Mart, Obama Touts Steps on Solar Power by Associated Press appeared first on The Epoch Times.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.—Calling it the right thing to do for America’s bottom line, President...

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A Tale of Few Cities

The post A Tale of Few Cities by Karthik Shashidhar appeared first on The Epoch Times.Jane Jacobs is well known as an activist, an urban theorist, and for her book “The Death and Life of Great American...

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4th Bailout Review Is Positive, Cyprus Says

The post 4th Bailout Review Is Positive, Cyprus Says by Associated Press appeared first on The Epoch Times.NICOSIA, Cyprus—Cyprus’ finance minister said Saturday that international creditors have given...

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EU Officials Warn Portugal to Keep Bailout Constraints for Stable Employment

The post EU Officials Warn Portugal to Keep Bailout Constraints for Stable Employment by Associated Press appeared first on The Epoch Times.LISBON, Portugal—Portugal is emerging from the painful...

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Investors Play It Safe as Doubt Over Economy Rises

The post Investors Play It Safe as Doubt Over Economy Rises by Associated Press appeared first on The Epoch Times.NEW YORK—Wall Street has caught a case of the jitters. Employers are hiring at their...

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How Inflation Picks Your Pocket

The post How Inflation Picks Your Pocket by Dan Sanchez, Epoch Times appeared first on The Epoch Times.[ Editor’s Note: This article is adapted from a talk delivered at the Mises Institute’s seminar...

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My Take on What the Chinese Govt Micro-Stimulus Scheme Reveals

The post My Take on What the Chinese Govt Micro-Stimulus Scheme Reveals by He Qinglian appeared first on The Epoch Times.The recent emergence of the term “micro-stimulus” in the realm of Chinese...

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Stock Market Goes Higher After Early Drifting Trade

The post Stock Market Goes Higher After Early Drifting Trade by Associated Press appeared first on The Epoch Times.Stocks finished slightly higher on Monday, adding to the small gains the market carved...

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Global Stocks Higher Ahead of US Jobs Data

BANGKOK—Global stocks were mostly higher Friday as investors looked ahead to U.S. data on jobs and factory output, while Hong Kong rose despite pro-democracy protests. KEEPING SCORE: France’s CAC-40...

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Can India’s Urban Future Be a Healthy One? (+Photo Gallery)

A warm egg, white shell almost translucent, plops into the wire mesh gutter and rolls forward. There is no let-up in the clucking din of the 16,000 other chickens in cages that stretch to the far end...

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Greece Says 2015 Brings Tax Cuts, Economic Growth

ATHENS, Greece—Greece’s economy is on track to emerge from a six-year recession this year and grow by 2.9 percent in 2015, though unemployment in the bailed-out country is likely to remain high, the...

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The Politics of ‘Free’ Trade Agreements

Amidst news of the prolonged worldwide recession, new airstrikes, secession attempts, and climate change, international trade — which in 2008 went through its largest crisis in history — has been...

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California Has Jobs but Needs More Skilled Workers

LOS ANGELES—Job gains in California have been outpacing the nation in the last few years and are forecasted to continue, according to economists.  Jobs grew by 1.8 percent in the U.S. and 3 percent in...

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Germany Decides Against Stimulus Spending to Boost Economy

BERLIN—Germany’s government says it’s committed to keeping its spending in check, despite signs of an economic slowdown and widespread calls abroad for Berlin to pump money into the economy. U.S....

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UK Reports Inflation at a 5-Year Low

LONDON—U.K. authorities say inflation fell to its lowest point in five years, dropping to 1.2 percent in September as shoppers benefited from a supermarket price war and lower petrol prices. The Office...

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Budget Deficit Smallest Since 2008

WASHINGTON—The deficit for the just completed 2014 budget year was $483 billion, the lowest of President Barack Obama’s six years in office, the government reported Wednesday. It’s the lowest since...

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Economic Indicator Index Shows US made 0.8 Percent Gain in September

WASHINGTON—A gauge designed to predict the economy’s future health posted a solid increase in September after no gain in the previous month. The Conference Board said Thursday that its index of leading...

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Brazil Votes for Next Leader After Bitter Campaign

RIO DE JANEIRO—President Dilma Rousseff is counting on Brazilians’ support for her past actions to overcome concerns about a sluggish economy as the leftist leader seeks re-election on Sunday after a...

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