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The World Bank has a sunny forecast for the year
Jan 15, 2014
As rich economies expand, stronger growth globally is expected.
Helium: Not Just the Stuff in Balloons
by
Kai Ryssdal
Nov 22, 2013
Helium is a valuable finite resource that is often wasted just for fun.
Global economy cheers Senate deal on debt
Oct 16, 2013
The deadline to raise the debt ceiling is less than 24 hours away, but the U.S. won't actually default until the end of the month.
China's GDP growth slows to 7.5%
Jul 15, 2013
China's GDP growth slowed in the second quarter to 7.5 percent -- its weakest pace since 1991.
After another strong day globally, stocks turn down in the U.S.
May 8, 2013
Share prices in Germany hit a new record high today. Asian markets were strong. But U.S. markets were down slightly this morning.
Stocks around the world reach 5 year highs
May 7, 2013
Mark Luschini, chief investment strategist at Janney Montgomery Scott, explains what's got markets running strong.
For public good, not for profit.
Quiz: How many workers live on $1.25 a day?
Mar 12, 2013
How many of the world's 3.1 billion workers live on just $1.25 per day -- the global poverty line as defined by the World Bank?
Report: Income disparity and fiscal imbalances threaten global economy
Jan 9, 2013
In advance of its annual summit in Davos, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum has released its list of the biggest threats to the global economy.
OECD report red flags weakening economy
by
Jeff Horwich
Nov 27, 2012
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is reaching out to its members -- the rich governments of the world -- to shape up or risk a global economic calamity.