More than half of consumers globally upbeat on job prospects: Nielsen

(Reuters) - More than half of consumers globally expect job prospects to be good to excellent in the year ahead, a survey showed on Tuesday.

U.S., Japan still mulling regional trade pact: Obama

(Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday voiced support for Japan joining talks with the United States and eight other countries on a free trade agreement in the fast-growing Asia Pacific region, but said no final decision had been made.