Global Markets

Ratings agency says second downgrade reflects nations debt burden.

Increase is lowest in five months; jobless rate declines to 8.2%.

Legislation that eases rules for closely held firms is to be signed by Obama today.

Legislation that eases rules for closely held firms is to be signed by Obama today.

Four Fed bank presidents speak out against additional accommodation.

Four Fed bank presidents speak out against additional accommodation.

Challenger says planned firings in the U.S. hit a 10-month low of 37,800.

Challenger says planned firings in the U.S. hit a 10-month low of 37,800.