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The economics behind Ukraine's unrest

Jan 27, 2014
Ukraine's trade relationship with Russia is at the root of the mass protests there.

Emerging markets spook investors

Jan 27, 2014
Emerging markets are starting off 2014 in the worst place they've been in 5 years.

An economic storm in Argentina

Jan 24, 2014
The value of the peso had plummeted before stabilizing this morning.

5 months before the World Cup, half the venues aren't finished

Jan 24, 2014
Less than five months before Brazil's World Cup kicks off, 6 out of 12 venues are still unfinished.

Ukrainian economy goes from bad to worse

Jan 23, 2014
BBC's Ukraine correspondent David Stern says the violence in Kiev ebbs and flows, but the economy continues to stagnate

Arrivederci, Milan! Fiat-Chrysler coming to the NYSE?

Jan 23, 2014
The company could be moving to the New York Stock Exchange.

A bright new day at the World Economic Forum

Jan 22, 2014
The World Economic Forum, the winter gathering of the powerful, kicks off today in the Alpine town of Davos, Switzerland.

For public good, not for profit.

The elements: Carbon's all around

Jan 21, 2014
Carbon is the ultimate bonder but in some forms, it can be dangerous. Carbon Monoxide can poison you. Carbon Dioxide is blamed by some for global warming.

Oil giant Shell has a nasty surprise for the markets

Jan 17, 2014
The company is reporting weak profits. Shell says it was hit by higher exploration costs and lower oil and gas volumes.

How to sharpen a knife: A disappearing job

Jan 15, 2014
Knife sharpeners say they are still on the cutting edge, but their market is nearly obsolete.