The Baltic Dry Index is an indicator of demand in the global economy. If the Baltic Dry Index is declining, it means the global demand for goods is softening. When you look at the chart below, you'll see the devastated Baltic Dry Index—the index is …

In Australia, weak commodity prices, a strong Australian dollar and low business sentiment will dampen economic activity in H2 2013. Weak investment in mining and manufacturing is likely to keep the Australian economy sluggish. In Argentina, policy …

LONDON — Growing optimism over the global economy is likely to lead to a marked pick-up in the number of mergers and acquisitions over the coming months, a survey of executives found Monday. In its half-yearly report into the M&A sector, consulting …

While media throughout the world continues to give the impression that the global economic crisis and its related debt and fiscal issues are on the path to recovery, largely by cherry picking the news, the International Monetary Fund has cut its …

WRAP: Today's news offers another reminder that there's no monolithic economic trend in the world economy at the moment. France is in a poor way, with the bias there toward deflationary pressure. Yet India continues to grapple with inflation, a problem …

This is the most petulant, most arrogant president in American history and now he is threatening to purposefully crash the global economy unless the Republicans bend over backwards, betray their voters, and give Obama every political policy he wants.

poor global economy But what if there are no prosperous nations? What if every nation on Earth is struggling at the same time? Well, in such case, we're really in a bind. What we have then is every nation going through the same motions of weakening its …

US shares lifted on global economy hopes. By Proactive Investors October 24 2013, 3:27pm. US shares lifted on global economy hopes. US shares were on the up on Thursday after the first decline for six days yesterday as traders were buoyed by a positive …

All up, the news shows a continued process of repair and structural change in the global economy that, if successful, will establish a more stable footing for the future but which retains real vulnerabilities. It should be said that if the U.S. bungles …