Troubled Brazil economy shrinks again in March

Posted on May 19, 2012 by madmin

Economic activity in Brazil fell for the third straight month in March, a surprisingly weak performance that may lead the central bank to slash its benchmark interest rate to all-time lows and prompt further ... Continue →

At ''bridge to nowhere,'' Romney slams Obama on economy

Posted on May 19, 2012 by madmin

HILLSBOROUGH, New Hampshire (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney returned to his economic message on Friday, highlighting a "bridge to nowhere" rebuilt by stimulus money and warning the U.S. Continue →

The 100% Economy: Why the U.S. Needs a Strong Middle Class to Thrive

Posted on May 19, 2012 by madmin

Nick Hanauer is the kind of innovator and venture capitalist expected to power the country's next wave of growth. Continue →

Venezuela: Economy could grow as much as 7 percent

Posted on May 18, 2012 by madmin

Venezuela's economy could grow by as much as 7 percent this year, beating the government's initial expectations of 5 percent growth for 2012 amid increased public spending, the country's planning minister said Thursday. Continue →

Venezuela: Economy grew 5.6 at start of 2012

Posted on May 18, 2012 by madmin

Venezuela's economy grew 5.6 percent during the first three months of the year, continuing expansion that began at the end of 2010, the country's planning minister said Thursday. Continue →

Japan ups economy view for first time in 9 months

Posted on May 18, 2012 by madmin

Japan on Friday upgraded its view of the economy for the first time in nine months, a day after better-than-expected growth figures and thanks to a pickup in exports and consumer spending. Continue →

Venezuelan Economy Grew More Than Expected in First Quarter

Posted on May 18, 2012 by madmin

Venezuela’s economy grew more than analysts expected in the first quarter as record oil revenue allowed President Hugo Chavez to boost fiscal spending on construction ahead of elections this year. Continue →

Mexican economy picks up pace at start of 2012

Posted on May 18, 2012 by madmin

Mexico's economy started 2012 strongly as a pick-up in the United States lifted Latin America's second-largest economy out of a slowdown at the end of last year. Continue →

Japan economy rebounds in Jan-March

Posted on May 17, 2012 by madmin

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy rebounded in January-March from a lull in the previous quarter, shaking off the pain of a strong yen and Europe's debt crisis on solid consumer spending and rebuilding from last year's earthquake. Continue →

Japan's economy grows 4.1 percent amid recovery

Posted on May 17, 2012 by madmin

Japan's economy grew an at annual rate of 4.1 percent in the first quarter amid a gradual recovery from last year's catastrophic earthquake and tsunami. Continue →