Low heat likely as China stews on derivative losses

A Chinese saying nicely sums up the likely fallout from this summer’s tussle between state firms and foreign banks over toxic derivative deals: “When […]

Fujii Says People Misinterpret He Supports Strong Yen

Japanese Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii said people are wrong to think that he’s in favor of a stronger yen.
The currency pared its gains […]

Fed starts meeting, seen noting improving economy

The Federal Reserve opened a two-day meeting on Tuesday that was expected to end with a recognition the U.S. economy is on the mend, […]

Fed, BOE Stimulus Exits May Differ on Bond Analysis, BIS Says

The Federal Reserve and other central banks may adopt different strategies for ending monetary stimulus because they have diverging views on the role of […]

Bondholders will bail out CIT Group

Commercial lender CIT Group Inc. confirmed late Monday that it has secured a $3 billion bailout from its bondholders, saving the company from filing […]

GM, CAW still working on deal

General Motors of Canada and the Canadian Auto Workers union were still trying to negotiate a labour concession agreement yesterday as the union president […]

Honda CEO says 2009/10 is floor for earnings

Honda Motor Co’s earnings will hit bottom this year and improve beyond that as demand in the United States returns in the second half, […]

Ohio Hospital Association opposes Strickland budget

The Ohio Hospital Association is opposing Gov. Ted Strickland’s proposed state budget, calling it “unworkable.”
Hospitals “cannot support a state budget that will cost hospital employees […]

Fed vows to expand efforts on economy

WASHINGTON — Conceding that the economy is still spiraling downward on most fronts, the Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it would expand its use […]

Politicians, UAW locals laud move

Local politicians and United Auto Workers leaders expressed strong approval of President George W. Bush’s decision to approve bailout packages for automakers.
"I’m very […]