U.S. new home sales at six-year high; recovery still fragile

(Reuters) - Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rose to a six-year high in September, but a sharp downward revision to August's sales pace indicated the housing recovery remains tentative.

Consumer Sentiment in U.S. Rose in June From Month Earlier

Consumer sentiment improved in June as higher stock prices and an improving labor market helped bolster Americans' views of the economy.

Ukraine Upheaval Spurred by 28% Rates Limiting Buyers

On most days after work, Valentine Diatlenko joins the thousands of anti-government protesters in Independence Square who demand that Ukraine link its future to the European Union.

Bernanke Money Policy Seen Achieving Goal as Savers Become Consumers Again

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke finally may be catching a break: His easy-money policies are showing signs of speeding up the economic rebound three years after he cut interest rates to zero.