Separate reports on U.S. consumer confidence and European economic sentiment added to the volatility in global markets Tuesday. In the U.S., consumer confidence fell to its lowest level in 16 months, while the European Union's index of economic senti...
Population Reflects Economic Woes in One US Town The city of Gary, Indiana, was founded in 1906 by the head of the United States Steel Corporation, Elbert H. Gary. U.S. Steel continues to operate a massive plant along the shores of Lake Michigan, tho...
Economics Report - Indonesias 'Technopreneurs' Help Fuel Economic Growth This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. Indonesia has one of the world's fastest growing economies, expanding at a rate of six percent this year. Technology is helping...
US Offers Full US Support for Greek Economic Recovery Plan Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the United States unequivocally supports the economic recovery plan of Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou. Clinton held talks with top Greek offici...
European leaders may hold another crisis summit on the struggling eurozone as early as Friday. The euro currency area is experiencing another grim week - and America's own debt problems only add to the uncertainty. More bleak news for 17-nation euroz...
Health Report - Europe's Economic Problems Linked to Rise in Suicides 健康报道 - 欧洲经济危机导致自杀率上升 This is the VOA Special English Health Report. 这里是美国之音慢速英语健康报道。 A study says more people are...
Economics Report - A Big Ruling for Wal-Mart in Sex-Discrimination Case 经济报道 - 沃尔玛逃过大规模性别歧视集体诉讼 This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. 这里是美国之音慢速英语经济报道。 In the American...
Russian Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin, says his country is still struggling with the debilitating effects of the global economic crisis, but expects Russia's economy to fully recover by next year. Putin presented his views on the economy, labor and...
Economics Report - E. Coli Outbreak A Top Economic Worry For Europe This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. European agriculture ministers met in Luxembourg this week to discuss the spread of E. coli bacteria. E. coli infections have killed...
NEW YORK, June 6 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks slipped on Monday as investors were concerned about the U.S. economic slowdown and became more cautious in the markets. The market sentiment was still weighed after five straight weekly losses. Investors were...
