Women’s Entrepreneurship on the Rise
Women entrepreneurs are getting more help and resources from governments, universities and corporations — including money.
Nobel Prize Winner Studied How People Spent Their Money
The winner of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences studies how people spend their money.
China Economy Shows Lowest Growth Since 2009
China’s economy has been hurt by weak world demand for Chinese exports, a recent stock market collapse and China’s surprise devaluation of its currency, the yuan.
UN Group Calls for Secure Financial Base to World Economy
Almost half of jobs in the United States are likely to be automated within the next 20 years.
How Competitive Is Your Country?
The Swiss-based World Economic Forum released its latest Global Competitiveness Report this week.
Chinese Leader Notes ‘Difficulties’ Facing Economy, But No ‘Hard Landing’
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang says his country’s economy is facing “a number of difficulties and downward pressure.”
China’s Manufacturing Slowdown Worries Investors
Concerns over China’s economy increased after a disappointing report on the nation’s manufacturing was released Tuesday.
China, US Stock Markets Drop for Second Day
Stock market measures in the U.S. fell Tuesday after strong gains in the first hours of trading.
Stock Markets in Asia Drop Sharply
Asian stock markets closed down sharply Monday.
Prosecutors: Uber Drivers Have Criminal Records
Lawyers in two California cities have expanded their civil lawsuit against the online ride-sharing service Uber.