NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stocks moved higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 making a tepid return to gains after its first fall in six sessions, as investors embraced signals of an improving global economy after a report had manufacturing activity …

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stocks climbed on Thursday, with the S&P 500 gaining a day after halting a run to a record high, with equities picking up steam along with large-cap companies such as Apple Inc. and Exxon Mobil Corp. on signs of an …

Now, many central bankers doubt the global economy will recover so soon, given a slowdown in emerging Asia and a lingering impact from the U.S. debt crisis, which could intensify once again early next year when Washington reaches its borrowing ceiling …

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Anticipating an economic recovery in the United States, the Fed has announced that it will “taper” the quantity of money it is pumping into the economy, causing interest rates to rise globally. How will this impact Turkey? QUIZ: Think you know Turkey …

This general view shows leaders gathered around during the "Informal Conversation with Guests from Pacific Islands" on the final day of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Nusa Dua on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on October 8 …

The sluggishness of the global economy has been highlighted, with German exports rising by less than expected and leaders from across the Asia Pacific region warning that trade is weakening. Exports from Europe's largest economy rose 1% in August but …

WRAP: An ad-hoc trickle of news from around the world Wednesday has provided a useful reminder of the challenges that still exist in the global economy. Consumers in France, whose sluggish economy is now arguably the biggest problem facing the euro …

LONDON Oct 24 (Reuters) – Unilever Chief Executive Paul Polman said on Thursday that the weakening of about six emerging market currencies at the same time was a shock to the global economy. What also hurt sales at the consumer goods company was …