America in the Worldwide Economy

Sept. 5 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks fell, adding to the worst week for global equities since 2002, as the nation's unemployment rate reached the highest level in five years and deepened concern that the world economy is slowing.  

Sept. 5 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures tumbled, adding to the worst week for global equities since 2002, as the nation's unemployment rate reached the highest level in five years and deepened concern that the world economy is slowing.  

Instability in international financial, currency and commodity prices are contributing to a gloomy outlook for the world economy, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned in a report on Thursday. The ongoing global financial crisis and the possibility of tighter...  

The global economy is expected to sharply decelerate to 1.5 per cent next year from 2.9 per cent in the current year due to the worsening downturn caused largely by the financial crisis in the United States, the United Nations agency for trade and development said on Wednesday.  

Canada's economy grew by a weaker-than-expected 0.3 percent in the second quarter after contracting more than initially reported in the first three months of the year, the government said Friday.  

John Stossel, one of the nation’s most recognized news correspondents, championed capitalism and battled big government in front of state business leaders Thursday, proclaiming, “You’re America’s heroes.”  

Stocks fell in skittish trade on Wednesday as signs of increasingly sluggish growth in the world economy left investors worried about the outlook for consumer spending and corporate profits.  

Falling exports and lower household spending caused the euro economy to shrink by 0.2 percent in the second quarter, EU statistics showed Wednesday. High fuel and food prices have held consumers back from making more purchases, hitting one of the main drivers of economic growth as a strong...  

High fuel and food prices have held consumers back from making more purchases, hitting one of the main drivers of economic growth as a strong euro, a slower world economy and increased transport costs brake exports to other nations.  

Stocks slipped in choppy trade on Wednesday as signs of increasingly sluggish growth in the world economy left investors worried about the outlook for consumer spending and corporate profits.  

The recently concluded 10th Year Celebration of the “ Philippine Fiesta in America” at the Meadowlands Expo Center, Secaucus, NJ surpassed all expectations with an overwhelming attendance of fiesta goers and participating business investors.  

America is transitioning to a knowledge-based economy. The good news is it plays to a distinct advantage of the American workforce compared to the rest of the world. And highly skilled jobs usually pay above-average wages.  

The sporting goods market worldwide is expected to be driven by the growing diversity of sports activities, easy access to sports opportunities, higher purchasing power, greater indulgence in new age activities such as yoga, and rising quality of sports facilities in sync with increasing levels...  

Two weeks ago, CNBC recognized Texas as “America’s Top State for Business,” citing our abundance of natural resources, diverse population and geography to create a “dynamic economy.”  

The delegates, from economy ministries and central banks, held their meeting behind closed doors, with media excluded.