Global Business & Emerging Markets

Nation's stocks and bonds plummet as experts say opposition party would put international aid, and Eurozone membership, at risk.

Ruble swap shows China is challenging IMF as emergency lender to foreign governments.

Ruble swap shows China is challenging IMF as emergency lender to foreign governments.

Analysts expect 'serious monetary shock' from Russian efforts to stabilize currency by raising interest rates.

Analysts expect 'serious monetary shock' from Russian efforts to stabilize currency by raising interest rates.

Cold War-era Suez crisis demonstrates why Putin isn't asking for IMF loan, despite burning through Russia's cash.

Cold War-era Suez crisis demonstrates why Putin isn't asking for IMF loan, despite burning through Russia's cash.

European proposal would require government oversight of all benchmarks used to value products traded on exchanges, and would require other countries to adopt similar measures.