Finland Trapped in Recession as Investment Fades: Nordic Credit

Finland is shuttering factories that make up the backbone of its export industry faster than it’s investing in new companies.

Labor market data suggest economy strengthening

(Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits last week fell and planned layoffs hit a 13-1/2 year low in December, adding to a range of data that have suggested the economy is gaining steam.

Italian economy ends two years of contraction: Official data

MILAN: The troubled Italian economy, the third-biggest in the eurozone, stagnated in the third quarter, ending two years of contraction, revised data showed on Thursday.

Industrial Output in U.S. Was Unchanged in July, Fed Says

Industrial production in the U.S. was unchanged in July as a slowdown at factories overshadowed an increase in mining. The reading for output at factories, mines and utilities followed a 0.2 percent gain the prior month that was smaller than previously reported, a report from the Federal Reserve showed today in Washington.

Cross currents to slow but not halt Chinese growth

LONDON: China's monthly data deluge is likely to confirm that the world's second-largest economy is still moving down through the gears but is not about to come to a screeching halt.

Increase in US retail sales fails to reassure

An increase in US retail sales last month failed to offer much assurance on the outlook for the world's largest economy as much of it was driven by petrol prices.

Greek Crisis Hurts European Markets

PARIS — The dollar rose and stocks fell Monday in Europe, and Wall Street appeared to be headed for a weak opening, as politicians fumbled for a way forward in a crisis that has put Greece’s continued euro membership into serious doubt.