U.S. Appears More Open to Finance Discussions in Trade Talks With Europe

LONDON — American negotiators appear to be softening their resolve to keep financial services out of trans-Atlantic trade talks with the European Union.

UK services growth reaches 16-year high

Activity in the UK services sector grew at its fastest pace since 1997 in the third quarter of the year, a closely-watched survey has indicated.

Wall Street Bonuses May Reach Lowest Level in 3 Years

Wall Street banks will announce their annual compensation and bonuses starting this month, and forecasts are generally expecting cutbacks across the board though the rewards will still be rich at least by non-1 percenter standards.