S&P Global Ratings downgraded the sovereign ratings of Brazil citing less timely and effective policymaking. more...
Singalila Park Himalayas Darjeeling India
Eurozone economic confidence strengthened further in December, reaching its highest level seen since late 2000. The economic confidence index rose more-than-expected to 116 from 114.6 in November, survey results from the European Commission showed Monday. This was the highest reading since October 2000 and above the forecast of 114.7. more...
New orders for U.S. manufactured goods jumped by more than expected in the month of November, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Friday. The Commerce Department said factory orders surged up by 1.3 percent in November. more...
For the second consecutive month, the Institute for Supply Management has released a report showing a slowdown in the pace of growth in activity in the U.S. service sector. The ISM said Friday that its non-manufacturing index dropped to 55.9 in December. more...