Federal spending reductions could boost commercial real estate vacancies.

EC to study prospect of debt sold jointly by euro states.

Cost to protect debt of U.S. companies hits highest level in more than a year.

Fed, ECB and Bank of England among those working to shield their economies.

Legislators face challenge of reaching bipartisan compromise on debt.

FOMC statement seen as a sign that more quantitative easing is still an option.

Labor board says some Twitter comments are protected under the law.

Fluor, Softbank and Huntsman all plan to repurchase shares.