Economy

Senate Democrats split from Obama; target 23.5% top rate on dividends.

GDP expands 7.6% in Q2, the slowest pace in three years, showing need for stimulus measures.

GDP expands 7.6% in Q2, the slowest pace in three years, showing need for stimulus measures.

Borrowing costs decline at Italys auction after Moodys cuts bond rating.

Borrowing costs decline at Italys auction after Moodys cuts bond rating.

P&G, Philip Morris cite currency as culprit for weaker second-quarter results.

P&G, Philip Morris cite currency as culprit for weaker second-quarter results.

Benchmark rate lowered for eighth time, to record 8%.