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By Michael Bowman Washington 28 March 2007 The United States' top monetary official says the country's economy continues to grow and create jobs, but is hindered by several factors, including negative developments in the housing industry. VOA's Micha
By Scott Stearns White House 19 January 2008 President Bush says it is a challenging time for the U.S. economy, so he wants as much as $150 billion in tax relief to help. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, opposition Democrats say a
By Derek Kilner Nairobi 23 May 2008 An African Union summit on the issue of pan-African integration concluded in Arusha, Tanzania. AU Chairman Jakaya Kikwete reiterated the support for continued political integration, but focused on economic measures
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says the global economic crisis tests the stability of all countries, including his own. Mr. Putin is expressing confidence that Russia has adequate financial resources but as VOA Moscow Correspondent Peter Fedy
The Paris-based Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development has offered its most positive forecast in months on the world economy, saying 2010 is likely to usher in modest growth. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development di
By Jim Randle Pittsburgh 26 September 2009 G20 leaders meet during the second plenary session at the G20 summit in Pittsburgh Group of 20 leaders wrapped up their summit Friday with agreements intended to prevent future economic meltdowns, and givin
By Jim Randle Pittsburgh 25 September 2009 British Prime Minister Gordon Brown during the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh, 25 Sep 2009 The G20 summit will give emerging economies a larger role in the debate and decisions about global economic issues in the
Economic Downturn Points to Uncertain Future in Afghanistan Kabuls upscale Wazir Akhbar Khan district has long been home to foreign aid groups and the countrys wealthiest officials. Now, it is slowly emptying, as foreigners close down their operation
Gazans Face Despair as Economic Crisis Worsens During shopping day in Beach Camp, Gaza, market goods are available, but there are few shoppers. Anwar al-Hadad says this is because people have no money. In the market, prices are not too high right now
Economic Crisis Hits Spain's Youth First-year biology students at Madrid's Autonomous University are among the lucky ones, or so they thought. They are some of the 30 percent of Spanish youths who go to university. But with the long recession, they a
The U.S. economy is showing further signs of recovery, even as America's national debt continues to skyrocket. U.S. dollars Despite some of the most challenging economic conditions in decades, American consumer confidence jumped unexpectedly this mo
Amid continued upheaval among America's biggest financial firms, a former head of the U.S. Federal Reserve says even more institutions could face insolvency, and that the United States appears unlikely to avoid an economic recession. From Washington
Republican presidential candidate John McCain has unveiled a new economic plan. VOA National Correspondent Jim Malone reports from Washington. Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., gestures during a rally at Montgomery County
By Barry Wood Washington 13 April 2008 Economic policy makers from all corners of the word ended their meeting in in Washington with a call for assistance to countries most affected by a recent sharp rise in food prices. VOA's Barry Wood reports. Wor
By Lisa Bryant Paris 02 April 2008 The dollar's sharp drop on currency markets, along with economic doldrums in the United States are taking their toll on American tourists and expatriates overseas. Even Paris has seen a 10 percent decline in its num
By Scott Stearns White House 02 February 2008 U.S. senators vote in the coming week on an economic stimulus plan that is more than $10 billion bigger than a deal backed by President Bush and the House of Representatives. VOA White House Correspondent
In appearances before Congress on Tuesday, Obama administration officials have defended the president's budget and economic recovery plans. Testimony by President Barack Obama's Budget Director, Peter Orszag, and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner
The head of the U.S. central bank says the outlook for America's economic performance has worsened, and that the Federal Reserve may have to reevaluate current interest rates. VOA's Michael Bowman reports from Washington, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke s
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 03 November 2009 The International Labor Organization reports global growth in real wages slowed dramatically in 2008 as a result of the economic crisis and wages are expected to drop even further this year, despite signs of a
This year's Summer Davos wraps up in the city of Dalian Friday afternoon. Our reporter Luo Yu caught up with Sebastian Buckup, Head of Programming with the World Economic Forum, at the closing ceremony. He talks about what he thinks of this year's co