Governance/Regulation & Compliance

While Republicans in Congress balk, 19 states have enacted a minimum wage higher than the federal level.

Economies of Germany, France and Italy all shrank more than expected in fourth quarter.

Economies of Germany, France and Italy all shrank more than expected in fourth quarter.

Conflicting messages on the weakening yen cause Japanese currency to whipsaw.

Conflicting messages on the weakening yen cause Japanese currency to whipsaw.

Officials cite a move to floating net-asset value as one alternative.

Officials cite a move to floating net-asset value as one alternative.

Legislators have about two weeks to avert $1.2 trillion in cuts.