Global Markets

Companies quick response to possible risks produces fits and starts in business cycle.

Bill would keep government operating for 6 months, avoid automatic spending cuts

Bill would keep government operating for 6 months, avoid automatic spending cuts

Finance executives see joblessness as the biggest barrier to growth, according to Treasury & Risks latest economic survey.

Risk Management Solutions' Woo cites changes in the global terrorism landscape, including the death of Osama bin Laden.

Funds remain vulnerable to runs as SECs proposed changes meet opposition.

Funds remain vulnerable to runs as SECs proposed changes meet opposition.

Newspaper says bank branches are being told to increase loans to local government.