Economy

This week's sharp rise in a credit default swaps benchmark indicates a plunge in investor confidence in corporate debt.

This week's sharp rise in a credit default swaps benchmark indicates a plunge in investor confidence in corporate debt.

As Premier Li continues to squeeze credit, investors worry about the global effect of a slowing Chinese economy.

As Premier Li continues to squeeze credit, investors worry about the global effect of a slowing Chinese economy.

Bernanke says Fed is on course to end asset buying by mid-2014, but he does not anticipate raising interest rates anytime soon.

Bernanke says Fed is on course to end asset buying by mid-2014, but he does not anticipate raising interest rates anytime soon.