America’s Federal Reserve kept interest rates at a level close to zero. The Fed’s accompanying statement, which markets were keenly awaiting for any sign of a shift in policy, reiterated its intent to keep rates “exceptionally low” for an “extended perio… more »

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Information technology can make electricity grids less wasteful and much greener. Businesses have lots of ideas and governments are keen, but obstacles remainRead article more »

America’s GDP grew in the third quarter, the first time its economy has expanded in more than a year. Home resales jumped by 9.4% in September from August, the biggest rise in 26 years, as first- time buyers rushed to take advantage of a tax credit that… more »

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The world economy is recovering from financial disaster. But it will not return to normal as we know it - The world economy's "new normal" - The new thrift? - China spends, China saves - Stimulus packages - The crunch and unemployment - Banks' an… more »