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China's President Xi is set to miss the G20 summit

It would be the first time since 2008 that a Chinese president sits out the meeting of the world's major economies.
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This week’s G20 summit is ‘the one we’ve all been waiting for’

Jul 6, 2017
While the world watches Trump and Putin's body language, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is reportedly preparing to clash with the American president.
Traditional Russian wooden nesting dolls, Matryoshka dolls, depicting US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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America's tense meeting with other top economies

Mar 20, 2017
The U.S. resists anti-protectionism agreement.
Participants in the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting pose for a photo in Baden-Baden in southern Germany on Friday.
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Forget G-8, try the G-Zero

May 17, 2012
Commentator Ian Bremmer says no group of countries can control the global economy.

MIDDAY UPDATE: B of A resumes foreclosures & will cable get the 'cut'

Oct 25, 2010
Today we look at Bank of America's announcement that it will resume foreclosure proceedings in almost two dozens states this week, after admitting...

MIDDAY UPDATE: G-20 and AIG

Oct 22, 2010
Today we heard a lot from Asia. The G-20 financial ministers and central bank governors gathered in Seoul, South Korea. Headlining their agenda is...