ECONOMY & MARKETS

However, the Modi government's efforts to push through such reforms and open up the economy have faced early resistance.

The chief of Ford’s new Middle East-Africa unit stopped short of confirming rumors of a Nigerian factory project.

Record low temperatures across the U.S this summer could indicate that a harsh winter is in store for parts of North America.

The Treasury report expected this fall will highlight benefits and downsides associated with bitcoin and other digital currencies.

Ooredoo and rival Norwegian company Telenor both received licenses to operate in Myanmar last year and have been racing to roll out service.

The former treasury secretary said even during the bubble leading up to the recession, growth was merely adequate.

Imports of oil, cell phones, computer accessories and other foreign-made products fell to a five-month low in June.

The bank has eased its lending standards on mortgages it acquires from other banks.

LIC, a state-run Indian insurance company, will invest nearly $50 billion in this financial year, including $9.8 billion in Indian stocks.

Standard Chartered Bank, which is negotiating with New York state's financial regulator, is facing fines of over $100 million.

Standard & Poor’s says income disparities are slowing U.S. economic growth -- and that fixing education could help.

Even if half as many Chinese own cars than Americans, the Chinese auto market will more than double soon, says Chinese researcher.

The ISM Non-manufacturing Index shows the U.S. services sector, 68 percent of GDP, grew at its fastest pace in July since 2005.

President Obama and other U.S. leaders are focusing on Africa's investment potential during the historic Africa Leaders Summit.

As the Chicago mayor slashes public services and hides details of subsidies, a new report reveals new details about the special account.

Nearly 60 percent of Americans think the U.S. economy is getting worse.

Turkey is a major buyer of Western military hardware, but its defense industry is rising.

Experience is now favored over capacity in Indian IT hiring trends.

The gold dealer USAGOLD says gold prices will rise even if the Fed raises interest rates.

Move follows similar actions at many media companies that are seeing print ads disappearing.

In July Samsung suspended business with Dongguan Shinyang Electronics after China Labor Watch found child workers at one of its plants.

The announcement will occur at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum, part of a three-day Africa summit in Washington.

U.S. District Judge Thomas Griesa said last week Argentina must continue negotiations with mediator Daniel Pollack to reach a deal with holdouts.

The number of Americans living in poor neighborhoods grew three times faster in suburbs than cities in the 2000s.

Americans earning more than $90,000 a year led a rise in daily consumer spending in July, while middle- and low-income Americans spent less.

FT Sistemas S.A. says it’s sending the Horus FT-100 Mini-UAV to an unnamed buyer across the Atlantic.

American and African economists, politicians, business and nonprofit leaders are convening this week to discuss Africa's economic growth.

HSBC called on international regulators to clarify expectations and also flagged heightened geopolitical tension as a concern.

Under the plan, Banco Espirito Santo, or BES, will be split into a "good bank", renamed Novo Banco, and a "bad bank."