Lisbon rail workers protested the government's layoff plans and austerity measures Wednesday.
Portuguese officials said the successful auction vindicated their plan to finance debt through the markets rather than ask for help from Europe’s rescue fund.
The growth in consumer spending in Germany was modest, however, and analysts hoped for a more balanced recovery to take hold this year.
HONG KONG — The Bank of Korea's move was followed by a government announcement that it planned to cut tariffs on some foodstuffs and freeze electricity prices in a bid to tamp down inflation.
MUMBAI, India — Inflation and corruption remain problems in India and some other Asian countries where stock markets have attracted Western investors.
LES MUREAUX, France — The main shareholders have revived the idea to give France and Germany a veto over strategic decisions, but Louis Gallois said the idea faced an uphill battle with regulators.
American International Group said that it will sell Nan Shan Life to a conglomerate in Taiwan, the latest asset sale by the U.S. group as it seeks to repay bailout funds.
DETROIT — Ford and G.M. are expected to announce profit-sharing checks this month for their hourly workers, a tangible sign of the industry’s comeback.
WASHINGTON — As the United States prepares for a visit from China’s president, the Treasury secretary suggested a fresh start in relations.
After learning that men often turned to women’s Web sites for advice on recipes and relationships, P.& G. started the Web site ManoftheHouse.com.
The Consumer Electronics Show outshone last year’s gloom-and-doom edition by showcasing a few innovative products like the Atrix app phone from Motorola.
How foreign stocks lost their edge last year, the line between growth and value shrinks, and more.
Europe’s debt crisis and an unresponsive economy have changed future prospects for people across Europe.
Video: Strong Demand for Portuguese Bonds
