Mr. Pitt, who served under President George W. Bush, oversaw a swift reopening of stock exchanges after 9/11 but was tarnished by later missteps.  » mehr lesen
Negotiations to prevent a government default reaffirmed that the big drivers of future deficits are all off the table in a divided Washington.  » mehr lesen
The Turkish lira has hit a new low, and analysts see few improvements ahead as re-elected President Erdogan pursues unconventional economic policies.  » mehr lesen
The incoming president will be under pressure to juggle the global institution’s ambitions to combat climate change and fight poverty.  » mehr lesen
