Global Business & Emerging Markets

Former adviser to People's Bank of China, state-affiliated economist back free float.

BAT made $47 billion buyout offer for Reynolds in October.

DTCC leads effort to move CDS payments, record keeping to blockchain by 2018.

DTCC leads effort to move CDS payments, record keeping to blockchain by 2018.

German output rises, French business confidence improves.

German output rises, French business confidence improves.

Powell also calls for more monitoring of financial risks.

Powell also calls for more monitoring of financial risks.