Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund. Lagarde signaled a cut in the institution's global expansion forecasts, saying investment is still weak and that risks remain in the U.S.

The impact of the ECB's rate cut and targeted longer term refinancing operations may be limited. By Ken Orchard | Published 09:18 | comments.

The Dow broke the 17,000-point barrier for the first time last week. But can the index go even higher? Here are the four things you need to know before the opening bell rings in New York: 1. Holiday weekend hangover?

BEIJING - China's economic growth quickened in the second quarter from the previous three months, but further modest government support measures will still be needed, Prime Minister Li Keqiang said on Monday.

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