BUSINESS

Germany’s exports to EU member states grew by 2.1 percent while imports rose by 3.1 percent.

A surprise consumer inflation reading in China in November eased fears about immediate policy tightening.

The revision, from a preliminary 0.05 percent increase, comes as private investment stalled.

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China's exports came in well above forecasts in November, contributing to a bigger trade surplus.

The transaction was the first time the digital currency has been used at the dealership for a purchase.

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The North America-based company continues to shed assets amid rising losses and declining sales.

In combination with other antiviral drugs, Sovaldi was found to significantly reduce the treatment period.

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Bali summit would contribute nearly $1 trillion to the global economy and create more than 20 million jobs.

Median income for the wealthiest 5 percent has bounced back to pre-recession levels, but the bottom 20 percent aren’t so lucky.

Poverty in Latin America is increasing, the UN warns.

The layoffs were part of the company's plan announced in October.

Private equity dealmakers have slowly become aware that the greater good could make a real difference to their buyouts, exits and investments.

Consumer spending on credit in Brazil is high. Maybe higher than it should be.

The co-CEO of Archie Comics wants a harassment suit filed against her dismissed because the plaintiffs are white males and not a "protected class."

Mandela helped a nation heal apartheid wounds. He also jump-started the country’s post-sanctions economy.

Just five days after the New York City commuter rail crash that killed four and injured dozens, the government have ordered Metro-North to make safety changes.

Should gold miners bet on gold price upswings in the face of rising production costs, or instead protect themselves from volatility?

Two indicators per country, or, how to stay on top of global economic trends in 2014 like an economist.

Two years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the cleanup is being dogged by radioactive leaks and ongoing labor disputes.

The LaFerrari goes from 0-60 miles per hour in under 3 seconds. And in cars available, it went from 499 to 0 in less than a year.

Protests could damage affect all demand-side components of GDP.

Russian's frigid Bashkortostan state -- site of the upcoming BRICS summit -- is rich in oil and attractive to investment, but for one thing (besides the cold): the threat of Islamic fundamentalism.

A judge mediating Detroit's bankruptcy is urging others to mirror the millionaire's action.

Louisiana's Ascension Parish will miss out on a $12.5 billion gas conversion plant after Shell said costs were too high.

Retirement shouldn't take up more than two decades according to the U.K. government.

Global shopping-mall operator Westfield Group paid $1.4 billion for the privilege.