The U.S. and world economies are slowing down

The world economy is on track to grow less this year than last year, according to the latest forecast from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

As U.S. Clears Chinese Pork Deal on Security, Economic Concerns Linger

As U.S. Clears Chinese Pork Deal on Security, Economic Concerns LingerThe powerful U.S. committee that reviewed and cleared the deal focuses almost exclusively on threats to U.S. national security, but some critics say the economic questions are thornier when it comes to major Chinese investments in the U.S.

China trade secret theft a "grave problem": U.S. trade agency

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is gravely concerned about the impact that Chinese theft of U.S. trade secrets is having on American companies and the economic security of the United States, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Wednesday.

China's Economy May Be Turning The Corner

China’s economy may be turning the corner, according to the just released China HSBC Flash Manufacturing Index (PMI), which rose to 13-month high of 50.4 in November.

Obama pitches economic message in swing states

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama embarks Wednesday on a three-day tour of politically crucial states in a post-State of the Union journey to sell his 2012 economic policy goals while pitching his presidency to a divided public.