Global Markets

Prices in 20 U.S. cities decrease more than forecast.

Democrats want a longer-term deal to include higher taxes on wealthy.

Democrats want a longer-term deal to include higher taxes on wealthy.

Italian bond yields rise amid concern about 2012 debt issuance.

Italian bond yields rise amid concern about 2012 debt issuance.

New Labor Board regulation simplifies procedures, shortens deadline for balloting.

New Labor Board regulation simplifies procedures, shortens deadline for balloting.

Efforts to extend payroll-tax break hit an impasse.