Gilts Climb 17% in 2011, Beating Treasuries, Bunds Amid Europe Debt Crisis - Bloomberg

U.K. government bonds rose for a fourth week, with two- and 10-year yields dropping to records, as investors sought safer assets after European Central Bank […]

Rail-Freight Surge Before Holiday Shows U.S. Skirting Recession - Bloomberg

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Rail-Freight Surge Before Christmas Shows U.S. Economy Skirting Recession - Bloomberg

North American railroads

Here’s the campaign. Where are the ads?

The 2012 Republican primary campaign has already produced its share of carefully crafted messages, political drama and mudslinging.
But not much of that action has […]

China, Japan to Back Direct Trade of Currencies - Bloomberg

Japan and China will promote direct trading of the yen and yuan without using dollars and will encourage the development of a market for companies […]

Economy ends tough 2011 on a surprising upswing

The economy is ending 2011 on a roll.
The job market is healthier. Americans are spending lustily on holiday gifts. A long-awaited turnaround for the depressed […]

Spain’s next PM: Very tough times lie ahead

Warning that very hard times lie ahead for Spain, the country’s next prime minister said his incoming conservative government aims to reduce Spain’s deficit by […]

Hundreds of immigration law foes rally in Alabama

Hundreds of advocates for immigrants who gathered outside Alabama’s state Capitol are calling for the repeal of a controversial law that they say harkens back […]

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