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Instant view: Jobless claims hover near 4-year lows

New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits edged down last week, holding near four-year lows, according to a government report on Thursday that suggested the labor market was gaining momentum.

European Unemployment, Inflation Up

Police charge protesters during anti-austerity demonstrations in Barcelona

Euro zone unemployment rose in January to 10.7 percent, the highest figure since 1999, as the ranks of the jobless continued to swell in Portugal, Italy and Spain, among others, Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, said Thursday.

Greece Crisis: Laid off Worker Takes Hostages at Factory

Police have reportedly surrounded the factory and seek to negotiate with the gunman in an effort to free the hostages,

Labor market healing but real spending stagnant

Americans filed fewer new claims for jobless benefits last week but consumer spending was flat in January for the third straight month after accounting for inflation, casting a pall over the economic outlook.

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Greece Approves Cuts in Pensions and Health Care

Greece has approved pension and health care cuts as part of the reforms agreed in return for the 130 billion euro ($171 billion) bailout deal approved by the Eurozone.

Asian Stocks Decline after Bernanke Comment, China PMI

Most Asian stocks declined Thursday as the lack of explicit hints about further quantitative easing from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke disappointed investors.

Nasdaq Breaks 3,000, But Stocks and Gold Fall Following Bernanke Testimony

The Nasdaq composite index crossed 3000 for the first time in more than a decade but finished in red following the testimony from Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke which checked market expectations of more monetary easing.

A woman walks past the Fannie Mae headquarters in Washington

Fannie Mae and Bank of America's Bad Romance; Mortgage Meltdown Killed Relationship

Like scorned lovers, Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) and Fannie Mae, the government-controlled mortgage giant, are having a very public falling out.

Gold Falls 3%, Biggest One-Day Drop in 2-1/2 Months

Gold fell 3 percent on Wednesday for its biggest one-day drop in 2-1/2 months, as a dollar rally following U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's comment on an encouraging job recovery prompted funds to heavily unwind bullish bets.

Spanish Students Protest University Budget Cuts

Thousands of students marched in cities across Spain on Wednesday to protest the latest government austerity measures.

Rising Gas Prices: Five Reasons to Bet on Five Dollars-a-Gallon

Gas prices in the U.S. are increasing. Is it possible we’ll see a $5 gallon anytime soon? Signs point to yes.

Dow At 13,000, S&P Breaks 1,370: Will It Last?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 13,000 at Tuesday's market close, while the S&P 500 rose above 1,370, but a bullish psychological impact could actually drag down the market in days to come.

Chairman Bernanke Before the House of Representatives on February 29

Bernanke Plays Killjoy in Pessimistic Speech to Congress

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke played killjoy Wednesday morning, delivering a somewhat pessimistic assessment of the nation's economic condition in a semi-annual address to the House of Representatives.

German Unemployment Ticks Up, Still at Historic low

The number of employed Germans declined slightly in February, but a statistical sleight-of-hand means the unemployment rate held steady at 6.8 percent, the lowest level since Germany became the republic that it is today.

Bernanke: Progress Lowering Unemployment Could Fade

The U.S. economy would have to strengthen to ensure that the unacceptably high jobless rate keeps dropping, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday, suggesting the option of further Fed bond buying remains on the table.

Bernanke: Progress cutting unemployment could fade

Instant view: GDP fourth-quarter GDP revised up to 3 percent

The U.S. economy grew a bit faster than initially thought in the fourth quarter on slightly firmer consumer and business spending, which could help to allay fears of a sharp slowdown in growth in early 2012.

GDP Revised Up to 3% in 4Q

The U.S. economy grew at a 3 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter, faster than originally estimated on unexpectedly strong business restocking, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

Why Did the Dow Close Above 13,000 on Tuesday?

Here's why the Dow closed above 13,000 for the first time since 2008, indicating that the stock market has finally returned to its pre-recession level.

Wyoming Doomsday Bill Prepared by Rep. David Miller for Post-Apocalyptic America

Though it might be a popular trend in sci-fi movies, doomsday is a very real foreboding topic amongst 2012 doomsayers. Wyoming intends to be prepared with the Wyoming Doomsday Bill drafted by Rep. David Miller.

Factory data clouds view on recovery's strength

New orders for long-lasting manufactured goods fell in January by the most in three years as demand slumped across the board, suggesting the economy started the year on weaker footing than expected.

January durable goods orders drop most in 3 years

New orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods fell in January by the most in three years as demand slumped across the board, suggesting the economy started the year on weaker footing than expected.

Durable goods sink most in 3 years in January

New orders for long-lasting manufactured goods fell in January by the most in three years as demand slumped across the board, suggesting the economy started the year on weaker footing than expected.

Francois Hollande, Socialist Party candidate for the 2012 French presidential election

Francois Hollande’s 75% Tax Rate Proposal Slammed by Opponents

Hollande’s tax scheme was roundly criticized by his political opponents.

Obama Easily Winning Women Vote: Poll

President Barack Obama's support among women has risen as the economy improves, according to an Associated Press/GfK poll.

Dollar to Crash, Unemployment Rise and Stocks Bite Dust: Analysts

Despite talk of an improving economy and a surge in stock markets, doomsayers have warned of tougher times ahead for Americans with an imminent financial crash looming in the near future.