A steady decline in the yen is proving a godsend for exporters such as Toyota and has won solid support from Japan's main trading partners, who are betting the impact on their own currencies will be offset by gains from a recovery in the world's third-largest economy. It's not such good news for entFull story
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Foreign banks that once treated Russia as virgin land where easy money could be made are now finding it a cut-throat market tougher than some bargained for. Full story
When Ben Bernanke testifies about the U.S. economy Wednesday, the Federal Reserve chairman's words will be examined for any clues that the Fed might soon taper — or increase — its support for the economy. Full story
New data about consumers and gas prices show high gas prices hurt the economy more than low gas prices helped it, reports CNBC's Sharon Epperson.
Greg Ip, The Economist, and Larry McDonald, Newedge Group, debate whether the Fed's actions are doing more harm than good for the economy.
Does the latest economic news signal weakness in the American economy? Joe Lavorgna, Deutsche Bank and Jim Pethokoukis, American Enterprise Institute.
Discussing whether the economy will grind to a halt if Fed stimulus is withdrawn, with Harry Dent, "Survive and Prosper" Newsletter editor, and CNBC's Ron Insana.
Kevin Hassett, American Enterprise Institute; and Robert Wolf, 32 Advisors CEO, provide perspective on hedge fund titan David Tepper's bullish call on the markets and economy.
FILE - In this May 10, 2013 file photo, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke waves goodbye after speaking during a banking conference in Chicago. When Bernanke testifies about the U.S. economy Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the Federal Reserve chairman’s words will be examined for any clues that the Fed
Holding a tax rebate letter from the Internal Revenue Service, U.S. President George W. Bush speaks about the economy during a visit to a small business in Sterling, Virginia March 26, 2006. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
US President Barack Obama greets students after speaking on the economy and job creation after touring Manor New Technology High School in Manor, Texas, May 9, 2013. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEBSAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images
A passerby is reflected on a window displaying the Japanese yen's exchange rate against the U.S. dollar and other major foreign currencies outside a brokerage in Tokyo May 10, 2013. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe scored another small victory as the yen broke below major support of 100 to the do
