Push to improve central-bank transparency results in airing of conflicting views and increased volatility in the U.S., Japan, and the EU.

Push to improve central-bank transparency results in airing of conflicting views and increased volatility in the U.S., Japan, and the EU.

In this week's Bloomberg Global Poll, the U.S. and Japan ranked high, while expectations fell for returns on investments in China.

Policy makers look for innovative ways to unclog lending and encourage economy.

Policy makers look for innovative ways to unclog lending and encourage economy.

Companies hold back for fear of higher taxes, budget cuts in new year.

Companies hold back for fear of higher taxes, budget cuts in new year.

Policy makers from China to Europe are pressed to act to shore up the economy.