Economy

Strength in Germany and France was offset by weakness elsewhere in eurozone.

Strength in Germany and France was offset by weakness elsewhere in eurozone.

Inventories grew more slowly than sales, suggesting companies had little oversupply ahead of Sandy.

Coordinated protests occur in Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy.

Coordinated protests occur in Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy.

Cap could serve as part of the resolution for the looming fiscal cliff.