ECONOMY & MARKETS

The ADP number missed expectations ahead of Friday's closely watched government employment report.

Bill Gross, the manager of the United States' largest bond fund, was out Tuesday with a very dour view of the U.S. economy.

Japan’s service activity expanded in November, indicating that there is hope for a rise in new business and a general improvement in the country’s economic climate.

China's service activity expanded in November but at a slower pace compared to that in the previous month, according to the HSBC Services Purchasing Managers’ Index released Wednesday.

Superstorm Sandy will likely put dent in the November jobs report.

Thailand’s consumer confidence rose in November compared to that in the previous month, indicating an improvement in domestic spending which accounts for the majority of overall economic activity.

Japan's monetary base rose in November compared to that in the same month last year, indicating that the monetary easing policies are leading to an increase in the amount of currency in circulation which in turn results in reviving economic growth.

India’s manufacturing sector grew at its fastest pace in five months in November, backed by strong export orders, according to the HSBC manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index prepared by Markit.

South Korea’s manufacturing activity continued to contract in November but improved to a five-month high, according to the HSBC Purchasing Managers’ Index released Monday.

China surpassed the U.S. as a trading partner in many places around the world in the short span of five years, according to an analysis of trade data conducted by the Associated Press.

China's manufacturing activity expanded to a thirteen-month high in November, according to the HSBC Purchasing Managers’ Index.

China's manufacturing activity expanded in November to a seven-month high, giving the indication that the world’s second-largest economy is reviving its growth momentum.

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No, another ECB interest rate cut is not coming in December.

A small group of clerical workers, aided by the Longshoremen, has managed to shut down about 40% of nation's cargo traffic.

India’s Gross domestic product (GDP) growth hit a three-year low of 5.3 percent on a year-on–year basis in the July-September quarter, according to the official data released Friday.

Japan’s industrial output rose in October compared to that in the previous month, which could give the much required support to the country’s faltering economy.

Economists have trimmed their expectations for Q1 2013 U.S. GDP growth for the fourth straight month.

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As the U.S. government explores options to avoid the looming fiscal cliff, President Obama has warned that if the much-despised tax hikes was to occur, it would impact the global economy.

India’s current account deficit is likely to narrow to 3.5 percent from the current 4.5 percent by the end of the fiscal year, Prime Minister's Economic Advisor Council Chairman Dr C Rangarajan has said.

Japan’s retail sales fell in October compared to those in the same month last year, indicating a faltering consumer spending which accounts for the majority of overall economic activity.

The number of U.K. underemployed has climbed by almost 1 million to 3 million since the beginning of the recession in 2008.

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The Philippines’ economy grew at a faster rate than expected in the third quarter, indicating that the country’s economic condition continues to strengthen.

The U.S. economy continues to strengthen, boosted by home sales and manufactured goods: computers, refrigerators and heavy machinery.

Prospects for global economic growth are diminishing, the OECD said Tuesday.

Thailand’s industrial output grew in October more than expected compared with its output during the same period last year, indicating an upswing in manufacturing.

Euro zone finance ministers and the IMF announced on Monday night that they reached a deal on an urgently needed bailout for Greece.