Economy

Cold US Winter Pushes Energy Costs Higher

Labor Department says consumer prices edged up just one-tenth of a percentage point in January, but cost of electricity and fuels surged

Depositors Make Run on Kazakh Banks

Depositors Make Run on Kazakh Banks

China Surpasses India as World's Biggest Gold Buyer

According to World Gold Council, Chinese bought 1,066 metric tons last year, topping 975 tons purchased by Indian buyers

Foul Weather Slows US Economy

Heavy snow, government, business closures may have contributed to Federal Reserve's report that production was off 0.8 percent last month, first drop since July and steepest decline in several years

US Tourism Industry, Washington Seek More Visitors

Public-private partnership grows out of worries that US destinations losing ground to rival nations

US Consumer Spending Drops for Second Consecutive Month

Retail sales fell 0.4 of a percentage point last month -- biggest drop in 10 months, after a 0.1 drop in December

Pelosi Deals Another Blow to US-Led Free Trade Deals

Pelosi said it was 'out of the question' to grant the White House fast-track authority; Senate leader Harry Reid voiced his opposition earlier

Obamas Host French President at State Dinner

US Fed Chief Sees Continued Cuts in Economic Stimulus

US Fed Chief Sees Continued Cuts in Economic Stimulus

Policy makers are likely to curb their direct support of the American economy in the coming months if the world's largest economy continues to advance, Janet Yellen said Tuesday

US Corporate Chief Retreats After 'Distressed Babies' Remark

AOL CEO Tim Armstrong cited cost of birth of two 'distressed babies' as reason to trim retirement benefits of his employees