US economy can keep taper on track

Paul Handley|Published

The US economy is rebounding enough from the winter chill to keep the Federal Reserve's stimulus taper on track when policy makers meet.

World's finance chiefs fall short on growth plan

Paul Handley|Published

Leading economic policymakers meeting in Washington voiced worry that the Ukraine crisis could hurt the world economy.

Yellen sticks to the Fed playbook

Paul Handley|Published

New Federal Reserve boss Janet Yellen has no plans to change monetary policy from that mapped out by Ben Bernanke.

Cutthroat fight for US holiday dosh

Paul Handley|Published

US chain stores, some fighting for survival, are upping the ante this holiday season.

Fed expected to delay tapering on mixed data

Paul Handley|Published

Skewed data and the economic setback of the partial government shutdown face US Federal Reserve policymakers as they review their economic stimulus programme tomorrow ...

Fed expected to hold tight on stimulus

Paul Handley|Published

Skewed data and the economic setback of the partial government shutdown face Federal Reserve policymakers as they review their economic stimulus program.

Bernanke blasted after surprise move

Paul Handley|Published

Ben Bernanke came under fire after stunning global markets with his unexpected stimulus decision this week.

White knights to save US press

Paul Handley|Published

US newspapers are increasingly turning to deep-pocketed white knights to keep them alive as free news on the Internet hijacks readers and erodes profits.

How low can Facebook go?

Paul Handley|Published

Facebook shares keep going down barely two weeks after the most anticipated IPO in years.

IMF releases new funds for Greece bailout

Paul Handley|Published

The IMF is releasing 3. 2 billion euros to Greece but warned there was "no margin for slippage" in the reform program

IMF boss Lagarde faces uphill battle

Paul Handley|Published

French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde is the new IMF chief - and her first crisis is the mass action in Greece.

Top G20 economies under microscope

Paul Handley|Published

The world's leading economies face scrutiny on fiscal imbalances, as part of a framework for assessing potential risks