Global Markets

Treasurers keep a close eye on European banks and monitor CDS spreads to supplement credit ratings. (Jack Spitzer of Starwood Hotels)

Producing vehicles in the same way in plants worldwide will reduce cost and boost productivity.

Producing vehicles in the same way in plants worldwide will reduce cost and boost productivity.

U.S. debt appears to be the global safe haven, even after S&P downgrade.

U.S. debt appears to be the global safe haven, even after S&P downgrade.

Investigation into manipulation in the silver market may be dropped due to lack of evidence.

Investigation into manipulation in the silver market may be dropped due to lack of evidence.

As political stalemate intensifies, executives put off investment and slow hiring.