Russia opens oil price-fixing probe against top firms

Russian state inspectors have opened an inquiry into major Russian oil firms suspected of market rigging to push up petrol prices nationally.

Kuroda Sets No Limits in BOJ Campaign to Spur Inflation

Bank of Japan chief Haruhiko Kuroda highlighted his determination to stoke inflation in the world’s third-biggest economy, saying there’s no limit to measures he could take to reach its price target.

UK manufacturing growth at three-month high

The UK manufacturing activity grew at its fastest pace for three months in October, despite a sharp fall in export orders, a survey has indicated.

Gas under $3 in US for 1st time in 4 years

NEW YORK (AP) The sight is so surprising that Americans are sharing photos of it: The gas station sign, with a price of $2-something a gallon.

Taiwan GDP Growth Misses Estimates After Food Safety Concerns

Taiwan’s economy grew at a slower pace than expected last quarter as concern over food safety damped spending at restaurants.

US grows at annual rate of 3.5% in third quarter

The US economy grew at an annual rate of 3.5% in the July-September quarter, the Commerce Department has said.

Germany faces lower tax intake due to slower growth: Handelsblatt

(Reuters) - Germany will take in several billion euros less in tax revenues next year than expected due to lower growth, Handelsblatt business daily reported on Thursday, a week before experts are due to give a new estimate.