More than 12 states involved in investigation of what rate manipulation may have cost state and local governments.

Peak year for maturing junk bonds has moved to 2017 from 2016, Moodys says.

No change in European monetary policy although stronger euro threatens economic recovery.

Fifty-four women serve as finance chief at S&P 500 companies, up from 40 a year earlier.

Move could save Post Office up to $2 bln a year.

European debt crisis ranks as second biggest worry for investors, poll shows.

Shift from market-size benchmarks may raise borrowing costs for industrialized nations.

GOP opposition to tax increases may hinder Obama's effort to axe breaks.