BOJ Says Economy `Sluggish,' Holds Key Rate at 0.5%

The Bank of Japan said the country's economic growth will remain “sluggish'' amid “substantial uncertainties'' and kept interest rates at the lowest level among […]

Wells, Citi square off in Wachovia bid

Wachovia and Wells Fargo unveiled plans to merge Friday, just days after Citigroup said it would acquire Wachovia’s banking assets, sparking what could be […]

Survey: Midwest economy slows to a crawl in Sept.

OMAHA, Neb. — Inflation and job losses are weighing on the economy in nine Midwest and Plains states, according to a survey of business […]

Trichet Says ECB Discussed Rate Cut as Growth Slowed

European Central Bank President Jean- Claude Trichet indicated the bank is poised to cut interest rates for the first time in more than five […]

European September Manufacturing Contracts More Than Estimated

European manufacturing contracted more than initially estimated in September as the deepening credit crisis slowed economic growth.
Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc's manufacturing […]