Economy

CEOs say meeting was a good step, but didn't solve impasse.

CEOs say meeting was a good step, but didn't solve impasse.

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.