According to local media reports, China could lower its official growth forecast to 7 percent next year.

With the European Union sapped by the euro crisis, confidence in the institution is flagging faster and further than ever before. The New York Times reports.

For a long time, the dollar didn't get much respect, but now that it's standing tall again, it's become a key focus for markets.

A top U.S. financial regulator has launched a broad inquiry into the legitimacy of more than 1 swap contracts. The Financial Times reports.

AP accuses DOJ of a "massive and unprecedented intrusion."

Dig down into the market and Cramer said there’s something remarkable underway.

Glass Lewis advised Goldman shareholders to vote no to company's exec compensation proposal due to lacking performance.

The corn crop is getting planted unusually late this year, due to rain and cold.

More than 10,000 private messages sent between users of Bloomberg's financial terminals have leaked online.

The U.S. smart money is seeking opportunity in Europe, believing disaster has been averted, The Financial Times reports.

The Detroit Emergency Financial Manager said the city is "clearly insolvent" and needs to restructure its debt.

The top Republican lawmaker set a hearing to probe the agency's admission that it gave extra scrutiny to "Tea Parties".

The Obama administration isn't likely to make a decision anytime soon on the Keystone XL pipeline expansion.

Where AIG shares go from here may depend on how quickly it starts returning capital to shareholders, analysts say.

The question for markets is how long will this even-keeled attitude toward the incredibly shrinking yen remain?

A new study finds that taking care of their family's needs is impeding women's ability to save for retirement.

Rising home sales and prices mean fatter checks for realtors.

Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman may face some intense questioning Tuesday over his pay at the firm's annual meeting.

Virgin America said its losses are declining and it could stage an IPO as early as next year, TheStreet.com reports.

News that the IRS scrutinized conservative groups has put the spotlight on another target: the wealthy. What gives?