Iran Talks Breakthrough Seen as UN Expects End to Military Probe

United Nations monitors say they’ll be able to assess the possible military aspects of Iran’s past nuclear program by December, overcoming one of the last remaining hurdles to a deal between world powers and the Islamic Republic.

Russia Seizes on Rally to Build Reserves After $120 Billion Drop

The ruble’s world-beating rally is enabling Russia to do something it wouldn’t have thought possible a few months ago: Rebuild currency reserves that slumped $120 billion in less than a year.

Obama: U.S. to 'start going on some offense' in ISIS fight

Russian policy makers are discussing non-standard monetary instruments they may use if the European Union tightens the stranglehold of sanctions over Ukraine, according to central bank First Deputy Chairman Ksenia Yudaeva.

Swedish government cuts growth forecast, says to raise more taxes if re-elected

(Reuters) - Sweden's centre-right government on Saturday delivered a gloomy message to voters ahead of a Sept. 14 general election, cutting its growth forecast due to lingering weakness in the global economy and saying it will raise taxes further if re-elected.

Exclusive: German industry steps up drive to prevent Russia sanctions

(Reuters) - German industry is ramping up efforts to dissuade Chancellor Angela Merkel from imposing tough new economic sanctions on Russia over Ukraine, warning of lasting damage to domestic firms and the broader economy if Moscow is hit hard.