The Obama administration is moving toward using the revenue from expiring tax cuts for the wealthy to finance about $35 billion of tax cuts for small businesses and workers.

A belief that Americans will average seven careers over their lifetimes has gained traction despite little evidence, say researchers.

The U.S. economy lost jobs for the third month in a row in August, but modest hiring by the private sector eased concerns of a double-tip recession.

Gold prices are edging up toward a high, at $1,249.20 an ounce, triggering multibillion-dollar deals by miners doubling down on the staying power of bullion's nearly decadelong rally.

Brazil's economy maintained its torrid pace of growth in the second quarter, continuing a boom in Latin America's largest economy despite a series of interest rate hikes.