Economics

A return to populist politics in Argentina is more likely than ever, as the country's pro-business government grapples with a fast-deteriorating financial situation ahead of October elections.

Just as the factors driving Berlin's economic malaise extend far beyond its borders, the impact of Germany's slow growth will reverberate across Europe.

Small concessions from both sides come ahead of a meeting between top negotiators. Whether the progress continues will depend on the outcome of their discussions.

Papua New Guinea's new prime minister has pledged to win more benefits for the debt-ridden Pacific country. But doing so could come at the cost of vital foreign revenue streams -- and his political career.

The success of the Libra -- and potentially the entire cryptocurrency market -- will hinge on its creator's ability to convince regulators that it's more trustworthy than Facebook and more stable than Bitcoin.

In the face of mounting sanctions, Moscow has battened down the hatches of the Russian economy. But such a cautious approach risks stagnating the country's financial future.

As protests in the territory increase, so does the risk of direct intervention by mainland forces.

President Joko Widodo has a vision to overhaul his sprawling country's energy sector, but doing so is easier said than done.

As more signs of economic gloom surface, central banks the world over will feel compelled to follow the U.S. lead.

Confident that the United States has enough domestic stability to handle Chinese retaliation, the White House is imposing an additional 10 percent tariff on $300 million in Chinese goods. But the president is playing with fire.