Australia trade deficit doubles on commodity prices

Australia's trade deficit more than doubled to A$2.26bn (£1.2b; $1.96bn) in September, data showed.

Central America’s Biggest Economy Sees Rating Cut on Slow Growth

Guatemala’s credit rating was cut one level as Central America’s biggest economy struggles to broaden its tax base and boost growth, Fitch Ratings said.

China records huge February trade deficit

China swung into a huge trade deficit of $31.48 billion in February, according to the latest customs data, as the West's economic troubles hit the world's second-largest economy.