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Japan’s Trade Deficit: Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPhone Playing An Increasingly Important Role

Japan’s swelling trade deficit is more than an energy problem. The nation has also lost its surplus in electrical equipment because of mobile phone imports.

China Celebrates Single's Day With Record-Breaking Sales For Alibaba And Other Internet Retailers

Nov. 11, known as Single's Day in China, sent singles and couples alike to retail websites for record-breaking sales this year.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Other Banks Mull Banning Currency Traders From Electronic Chat Rooms Following Market Manipulation Probe

At least 12 traders from six major banks have been placed on leave after inquiries by various regulators.

Typhoon Haiyan Financial And Economic Impact: Devastation To Cost Up To $14 Billion But Markets Remain Largely Unaffected

President Aquino III has said that the government will use 23 billion pesos ($533 million) to help immediate salvage and rebuilding operations.

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Chinese Leaders Open Secret Policy Meeting That Could Launch Key Reforms

Third plenum meeting of the Chinese Communist Party could determine the nation's course over the next decade.

Norway, Sweden, Switzerland: Economically Better Off Than Their Euro Zone Neighbors

A nation you would not expect, and its top rank is due to strong private consumption.

Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff Urges Brazilian Businesses To Increase Trade With Venezuela

President Dilma Rousseff wants to get closer to a nation that's hardly friendly to Washington -- but there are sound economic reasons.

Human Capital Index: US Ranks 16 In Measure Of The Economic Value Of Its Workers [Map]

The economic value of the average worker in the U.S. is not the same as that of a worker in Switzerland.

US October Jobs Report 2013: Nonfarm Payrolls Added 204,000, Unemployment Rate Ticked Up To 7.3%

But what will the positive jobs report mean for the Fed's stimulus reduction timetable?

Standard & Poor's Credit Rating Agency Cuts The Republic Of France's Long-Term Sovereign Debt Rating

S&P applauds President Hollande's efforts to tighten fiscal oversight but says this does not go far enough.

Jobs Report: US Economy Created 204,000 In October - Much Better Than Expected

The U.S. economy is still expanding, as evidenced by the better-than-expected October job-creation total.

Germany's Trade Surplus Hits Record High, French Trade Deficit Widens, UK Balance of Trade Remains Unchanged

Germany's trade surplus touched a record high and France's data was disappointing while the UK's trade deficit remain steady.

Santo Domingo Is Among The Cities With The Biggest Risk Of Being Affected By Climate Change

Climate change is taking a toll on the Caribbean -- particularly the Dominican Republic.

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Have Repaid Most Of The Bailout Money To The US Government; Taxpayers To Get Dividends From Next Year

Taxpayers have recovered most of their money paid to rescue the mortgage giants following a rebound in the nation's housing sector.

IRS Paid $3.6B In Tax Refunds To Identity Thieves, Down From $5.2B In The Previous Year

The IRS refunded $3.6 billion in tax returns to fraudulent filers and is reported to be putting safeguards in place to reduce identity theft.

Chinese Exports Jump Back Up In October Reversing September’s Decline

Export growth in October was well above expectations, but the 10-month annual trade growth rate remained below the government’s target.

US Senate Banking Committee To Hold Janet Yellen Fed Nomination Hearing On Nov.14

The Senate Banking Committee announced a Nov. 14 hearing on the nomination of Janet Yellen for Federal Reserve chair.

Mattel Gives Barbie A China-Friendly Makeover: Now Equipped With Violin, And Cheaper Price Tag

Mattel is appealing to Tiger moms -- and the government -- to help make Barbie dolls as iconic in China as they are in the U.S.

Billionaires: New York City Remains Favored City For The Richest Individuals In the World [Interactive Map]

Cue Frank Sinatra's theme song - the one from the latter part of his career.

Private Equity Comes Back In Real Estate Markets

Private equity firms are turning to real estate again after five years of recession, but they could have trouble cracking "gateway" markets.

Myanmar Economic Growth: Strong 6.8% For 2013-2014 But The Poor May Fare Worse

The World Bank says Myanmar economy will grow 6.8 percent this year, but will things really get better for nation's poor?

Malaysia Maintains Interest Rate At 3%, But Hike Likely In 2014

The central bank may wish to pre-emptively contain inflation in 2014 with fiscal tightening.

Indonesia Economy: Slower Growth In Q3, For 5th Consecutive Quarter

Indonesia reported just 5.6 percent growth in the third quarter.

Ireland Receives Last Payment Of Its Bailout, The First Country To Exit A Joint Euro Zone IMF Rescue Package

Ireland has come a long way since 2008, when its banking industry collapsed, and it has Europe to thank for the improved outlook.

London Gateway Container Port, Now UK's Largest, Welcomes First Arrival, Big Step Up For DP World (DPW)

The new port, developed by Dubai-based DP World, can handle as many as 3.5 million containers a year.

US Auto Information Provider Kelley Blue Book Enters China, World’s Largest Auto Market

JV deal with Beijing-based Bitauto and Chinese auto dealers group underscores growing importance of China auto market data.

Blockbuster, Recently Bought By Dish Network (DISH), To Shutter US Stores And Distribution Centers, Ending Mail Service

The Dish Network will continue its partnership with Blockbuster as long as the company stays in business.

US Q3 GDP Grew More Than Expected At 2.8%

The U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in a year and a half, topping economists' estimate.

ECB Unexpectedly Cuts Key Interest Rate From 0.5% To 0.25%, A Record Low In Bid To Stanch Emerging Deflation

The European Central Bank has cut interest rates in response to falling inflation.

Germany's Industrial Production Declines More Than Expected In September

Economists expect the drop in Germany's industrial production in September to be a one-time event.

India's RBI Relaxes Norms For Foreign Banks To Expand Business Through M&As, Locally Incorporated Subsidiaries; New Rules Bring Them Almost On Par With Local Players

Now, foreign banks can set up subsidiaries and acquire privately-run banks in the country, almost like their local competitors.

ASEAN Economic Outlook: Are Southeast Asian Countries Set To Reap The Demographic Dividend?

Unlike developed economies, many Southeast Asian economies are fueled by a growing working-age population.

Max Keiser Makes Price Of Bitcoin Surge After Mentioning It On UK Primetime TV, But Who Is He?

After the outspoken financial commentator talked about Bitcoin on a BBC news show, the price of the digital currency went sky-high.

That Sinking Feeling: Job Cuts By BAE Systems (LON: BA) Means The End Of 500 Years of Shipbuilding In Portsmouth, England

Mike Hancock, an independent MP for Portsmouth South, eulogized the sweeping away of a tradition.

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