But all agree that after too many years of inadequate growth in advanced economies, substantial longer-term risks have emerged, not only for the wellbeing of these countries' citizens but also for the health and stability of the global economy. Those …

(Reuters) – Caterpillar Inc's (CAT.N) chief executive said on Tuesday several of the company's biggest markets, including China and North America, were strengthening modestly, but he warned that the global economy was largely fragile and sensitive to …

After ending the year enthusiastic for stronger growth in 2014, economic data released so far in the year have been more downbeat. In fact, in her testimony to the Senate Banking Committee, Chair Yellen had to address the weak data that have cropped up …

LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) – Take your pick of the most important economic event of the coming week – forward-looking global activity data, interest rate decisions in Europe or a spot-check on U.S. jobs after a month of particularly bad weather. Given …

The crisis in the Ukraine hit markets Monday morning, unsettling investors around the globe and upsetting already temperamental emerging markets. Russia's Micex index was down over 11% early Monday and the ruble hit a record low against the U.S. dollar …

They will be eyed for signs of further slowing in China, indications as to whether Europe's growth gathering any momentum, and for confirmation that the U.S economy is on its way up although by no means there yet. The Chinese manufacturing figure is …

Global factory growth stumbled in Feb. * Output increased in euro zone's big four economies. * China growth hit by falling export orders. By Jonathan Cable and Adam Rose. LONDON/BEIJING, March 3 (Reuters) – Manufacturers across Europe and Asia …

Sanctions on Russia: One prospect on the table would be the unusual circumstance of a top-10 global economy placing sanctions on another. But Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday the U.S. is "absolutely" willing to consider sanctions against Russia.

Ironically, the emerging markets that kept the global economy afloat during the crisis (together with the developing economies, accounting for three-quarters of global economic growth in recent years) are weakening, with their economic cycles turning …