Economy

Three-year bonds sold at the highest rate in eight years.

Euro-area output shrinks and a Chinese indicator points to a contraction.

Euro-area output shrinks and a Chinese indicator points to a contraction.

Program to be expanded by $267 bln through year-end.

Program to be expanded by $267 bln through year-end.

Congress isn't Thelma and Louise. Legislators are likely to take action to stop or postpone looming tax hikes and spending cuts after the election.