GLOBAL ECONOMY
Eurozone ministers meet to save euro, avert global financial tsunami 
The 17 finance ministers of the countries that use the euro converged on EU headquarters today in a desperate bid to save their currency — and to protect Europe, the United States, Asia and the rest of the global economy from a debt-induced financial tsunami.
By Don Melvin , November 29, 2011
Global stocks rebound on surprising U.S. jobs report
The monthly U.S. jobs data, which often set the market tone in markets for a week or two after their release, were keenly awaited after Thursday's rout, when stocks suffered one of their worst days since the collapse of U.S. investment bank Lehman Brothers in 2008. Watch video report at bottom of article.
By Gabriele Steinhauser , August 05, 2011
U.S. stock futures drop on global economy worries
Stock futures fell sharply Monday amid fresh fears about the global economy and ahead of the start of earnings season.
By Francesca Levy , July 11, 2011
UPDATE: U.S. stocks plunge on European debt worries
UPDATED 12:06 P.M.Stocks sank in midday trading Monday after warnings about the finances of several European countries stoked fears that the region's debt crisis is worsening. The euro dipped briefly to its lowest level against the dollar in two months.
By Francesca Levy , May 23, 2011
Obama tells UN leaders world has dodged depression
President Barack Obama is calling on world leaders to support new efforts to bring about peace in the Mideast, while declaring the global economy has been "pulled back from the brink of a depression."
By Matthew Lee , September 23, 2010
Europe’s outlook darkens as Germany, UK make cuts
Europe’s economic picture darkened further today as Britain’s prime minister declared the nation’s finances to be worse than feared — requiring sacrifices that will affect “our very way of life” — and the euro slid further toward parity with the dollar.
By Aoife White and Robert Barr , June 07, 2010
COLUMNIST THOMAS FRIEDMAN: Cruising bumper to bumper in a rush-hour world
Winston Churchill famously observed that, “You can always trust the Americans. In the end, they will do the right thing, after they have eliminated all the other possibilities.” Is that still true for our generation? We’re going to find out.
By Thomas Friedman , May 23, 2010
G-20 officials convene for talks on global economy
A joint statement is expected from 20 nations meeting behind closed doors to resolve diffrences over bank reforms agendas being pushed by the U.S.
By Martin Crutsinger and Jeanne Aversa , April 23, 2010
Stocks plunge early but recover for slight gain
UPDATED 3:45 P.M.Stocks are set to extend their slide today as markets overseas tumble on fresh worries about the strength of a global economic recovery. Stock futures are sharply lower.
By Stephen Bernard and Tim Paradis , February 05, 2010
Dubai opening world's tallest building amid crisis
The developer's chairman said it cost about $1.5 billion to build the tapering metal-and-glass spire billed as a "vertical city" of luxury apartments and offices. It boasts four swimming pools, a private library and a hotel designed by Giorgio Armani.
By Adam Schreck , January 04, 2010
Dubai official: Dubai World's debt its own
The heavily indebted Dubai World is not guaranteed by the emirate's government, a top financial official from the city state said today, offering little direction to anxious investors on a day when the United Arab Emirates registered a record fall on the back of Dubai's debt mess.
By Barbara Surk , November 30, 2009
U.S. stock futures tumble on fears over Dubai debt
UPDATED 12:27 P.M.U.S. stock futures plunged this morning as a wave of fear swept through world markets over concerns that financial trouble in the Middle Eastern city-state of Dubai will upend a global economic recovery.
By Tim Paradis , November 27, 2009
Dubai crisis jolts markets, but early fears ease
The possible spillover effects from Dubai fed fears that international banks could suffer big losses if the debt-laden emirate is forced to default. That sent stock and commodity markets tumbling in New York, London and Asia as investors flocked to the U.S. dollar as a safe haven.
By Stevenson Jacobs , November 27, 2009
Dow jumps, dollar slumps
Stocks jump after G-20 pledge to aid economiesStocks jumped to new highs for the year Monday as the dollar extended its slide, boosting prices for commodities including gold and oil. Energy and materials stocks led the market higher.
By Tim Paradis , November 09, 2009
Oil jumps above $80 ahead of Fed meeting
The speed at which crude and gasoline prices are rising has raised concern that the added burden for consumers and business could quash the very recovery that oil investors anticipate.
By Chris Kahn , November 04, 2009
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