Global Markets

Many companies apply high hurdle rates when investing in emerging markets. (Gregory Milano of Fortuna Advisors)

No change in policy despite rosier economic outlook.

No change in policy despite rosier economic outlook.

Fed chairman has a point in warnings about the restraints set for 2013.

Fed chairman has a point in warnings about the restraints set for 2013.

World Trade Organization action cites Chinese limits on rare-earth exports.

Proposed legislation criticized for rolling back securities, governance rules.

Proposed legislation criticized for rolling back securities, governance rules.