EU picks first president(1:04)8:53am

Belgium's Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy will lead the group, representing the largest combined economies in the world

Prices falling in Japan(0:58)8:40am

Deflation is seen for the first time since 2006, so central bank holds interest rates low.

Economic reform: One step closer(7:12)Nov 19

The financial services committee finalized reform legislation for congressional approval.

TARP may be over(3:50)Nov 19

About $300 billion of TARP funds have yet to be spent, but the program could end next year unless Geithner renews it.

British retail sales boom(0:51)Nov 19

Up 3.5% from last year, the October report is a good sign for holiday sales and overall recovery.

Sony's back-ordered Kindle-killer(0:59)Nov 19

Deliveries on some pre-ordered e-readers may be delayed past Christmas.

Chocolate bidding wars(0:45)Nov 18

Hershey and Ferrero join in a bid for Cadbury, which is trying to fend off Kraft's hostile bid.

Delta offers Japan Air $1 billion(1:15)Nov 18

The deal would help the ailing Japanese airline and add it to Delta's Skyteam Alliance.

UBS sets $15 billion profit target(0:58)Nov 17

CEO Oswald Gruebel says a fundamental restructuring will take time after record losses.

Obama talks economy in China(1:04)Nov 17

The U.S. president and President Hu agree to work toward stabilizing the global economy and resolving trade quarrels.

GM to return bailout money(1:12)Nov 16

Thanks to a more secure revenue stream, GM CEO Fritz Henderson announces the bailout payback starting in December.

H&M's sales disappoint(0:53)Nov 16

Sales fell for the sixth straight month in October, declining 3%. Analysts had expected an increase.

Madoff's loot for sale(2:13)Nov 13

U.S. Marshals put the convicted Ponzi schemers' clothes, artwork and furnishings up for auction in New York City.

Japan's strong economy(1:25)Nov 16

The world's second-largest economy grew 4.8% in the third quarter - easily topping forecasts.

Eurozone recession finito!(0:56)Nov 13

GDP in the 16 European nations rose 0.4% in the third quarter, but future growth will remain slow.

Dell enters smartphone market(0:55)Nov 13

Dell teams up with China Mobile to build a new smartphone using Google's Android software.

Bud profits jump(0:52)Nov 12

Anheuser Busch-InBev doubled its third-quarter profits but revenue was down.

South Korea holds key rate(0:51)Nov 12

The Bank of South Korea keeps its interest rate at 2% for the ninth straight month despite solid economic growth.

U.K. unemployment easing(0:55)Nov 11

Rise of 13,000 in jobless claims is the smallest increase in 18 months.

Apple: World's top phone maker(1:02)Nov 11

iPhone company surpasses Nokia as the most profitable handset maker.

Independent U.K. banks prosper(0:52)Nov 10

HSBC and Barclays report relatively strong profit compared to the bailed-out RBS and a restructuring Lloyds.

China boosts gasoline prices(0:51)Nov 10

Top planning body raises pump price 7%, to its highest level ever, to reflect the increasing cost of crude.

Kraft's hostile bid for Cadbury(1:06)Nov 9

The $16 billion takeover attempt sends Cadbury shares lower.

RBS continues to lose billions(1:13)Nov 6

U.K. government-owned bank reports an operating loss of $2.5 billion, 50% less than the previous quarter.

Australia boosts growth forecast(1:06)Nov 6

The Reserve Bank of Australia expects the economy to grow 1.75% in 2009 and 3.25% in 2010.

Bank of England holds steady(0:53)Nov 5

The major central bank keeps its key interest rate at crisis level lows.

Toyota posts surprise profit(1:05)Nov 5

World's largest automaker makes $242 million in the latest quarter, but still projects a loss for the full fiscal year.

Societe Generale doubles profit(1:03)Nov 4

Investment banking growth lifts third-quarter earnings to $627 million.

China growth forecast raised(1:16)Nov 4

The World Bank now expects economy to expand 8.4% in 2009 and 8.7% in 2010.

UK to take 84% stake in RBS(1:15)Nov 3

But the government will not take majority control at Lloyds Banking Group after restructuring.

Ryanair grows despite recession(0:53)Nov 3

The discount airline's profit soars 80% from last year as passenger totals increase.

Australia raises rates again(0:57)Nov 3

The first G-20 nation to boost it key rate after the downturn acts again, boosting to 3.5%.

China manufacturing growth(0:56)Nov 2

The world's third-largest economy posts its biggest manufacturing gain in 18 months.

Eurozone still losing jobs(1:04)Oct 30

Unemployment rate in 16 European countries stands at 9.7%, highest in 10 years.

Japan unemployment eases(1:13)Oct 30

Despite the improvement, Bank of Japan keeps key interest rate unchanged at 0.1%.

Shell income down, cuts jobs(0:59)Oct 29

Third-quarter profit misses expectations at $3 billion. Oil company is slashing 5,000 jobs.

IMF boosts Asia growth estimate(1:02)Oct 29

Weak demand for exports keeps rate down from previous years.

Norway to raise interest rates(1:12)Oct 28

The country with the world's third-highest per capita wealth will start to unwind its recession policies.

Honda's solid quarter(1:18)Oct 27

The Japanese automaker reported a quarterly profit of $587 million and hiked its outlook for the year.

BP logs $5 billion profit(1:12)Oct 27

The British energy giant's quarterly earnings fell from a year ago but still topped estimates.

ING to sell insurance unit(1:18)Oct 27

Dutch financial giant's plans to unwind major units including ING Direct USA sends shares lower.

South Korean growth(1:06)Oct 27

Government stimulus spending and record low interest rates help third-quarter GDP expand 3%.

U.K. still in recession(1:02)Oct 27

The British GDP declined unexpectedly, shrinking 0.4% in the third quarter - the sixth straight quarter of contraction.

Kia's record profit(1:10)Oct 27

South Korean automaker earns $339 million in the third quarter, driven by strong sales. Hyundai boosted by weak yuan.

Another bank makes billions(1:03)Oct 27

Credit Suisse posts a quarterly profit of $2.3 billion. Shares slide as worries about the sector persist.

China's growth spurt(1:10)Oct 27

China's economy grew 8.9% in the third quarter, helped by a surge in investing and bank lending.

U.K. rates won't stay low forever(0:52)Oct 27

Bank of England Governor Mervyn King says interest rates will eventually return to normal levels.

$3 billion to save Japan Air(1:04)Oct 27

The Japanese government's plan sends stock of the airline soaring.

Qatar to sell stake in Barclays(0:44)Oct 27

The largest shareholder in the bank will sell half its holdings for about $1 billion.

U.K. transportation shakeup(0:44)Oct 27

Stagecoach makes a preliminary $2.8 billion bid for National Express.