Home Prices Inch Upward, but Consumer Confidence Weakens

WASHINGTON — Home prices rose in December at a faster pace than the previous month, probably because of a much smaller number of homes for sale.

Interest rate rise with no wage increase 'will push heavily-indebted to edge'

Heavily indebted homeowners will be hit hard if interest rates start to rise before wages have picked up, according to research by the Bank of England that underlines the dilemma facing policymakers as the economy recovers.

Exclusive: Qatar bolstering wealth fund team to diversify portfolio - sources

DUBAI – Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, one of the world's most aggressive investors, is hiring senior bankers and industry executives to lessen the fund's reliance on Europe and diversify its investment portfolio, sources familiar with the plan said.

Oil, Gas Rich States Banking the Money

Washington — A savings account North Dakota created to preserve a portion of its oil and natural gas tax dollars for the future has exceeded growth estimates in its first two years and could swell to $3 billion by the time state lawmakers decide how to spend it.