Industrial activity hits nine-month low The manufacturing figures provide further evidence that the British economy is losing steam after surprisingly strong growth in the second quarter New orders booked by British manufacturers slowed sharply last month, pushing industrial activity to a nine-month low. The Markit/Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply monthly manufacturing index dropped to 54.3 in August from a downwardly ...

Manufacturing sector grew faster in August Manufacturing companies grew faster in August as the industrial sector continues to lead the recovery, and managers' desire to hire shot up to the highest level in nearly 30 years.

Security Council to hold summit on peace Turkey is inviting leaders of the 14 other Security Council nations to a summit meeting to strengthen the council's primary mission — maintaining international peace and security in a world of new and complex threats.

Manufacturing in US and aboard lifts economy Manufacturing is growing in the United States and abroad, easing fears that the economy might be on the verge of a second recession.

China manufacturing might help avoid crash China's manufacturing sector rebounded in August, calming some fears about the pace of that country's growth.

Industrial & Commercial Sells 25 Billion Yuan of 6-Year Convertible Bonds Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., the world’s largest bank by market value, sold 25 billion yuan ($3.7 billion) of six-year convertible bonds, the company said today in a statement to the Shanghai stock exchange.

Security Council to hold summit on improving its mission to maintain global peace and security Turkey is inviting leaders of the 14 other Security Council nations to a summit meeting to strengthen the council's primary mission — maintaining international peace and security in a worl...