global economy

The head of Caesars Entertainment discusses how casinos are faring in this global economy.

Europe is heading for recession. China is battling its own economic demons. And with the United States also facing problems at home (9% unemployment anyone?), it's hardly in a position to help.

Could a failure to raise the debt ceiling spark the same kind of credit crisis that plunged the global economy into a recession in 2008?

The debt crisis engulfing Europe poses a significant risk to the global economy and the European Union must take decisive action to stop the spread of contagion, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.

Marketplace's Kai Ryssdal takes a walk through downtown Shanghai with China-watcher and analyst Jim McGregor. They take a look at China's changed role in the global economy and its importance to the United States and the global economic recovery.

The leaders of the world's most powerful economies will confront growing threats to the global economy -- and each other -- at a two-day meeting in France this week.

Japan is at serious risk of falling into a recession due to Friday's tragic earthquake and tsunami, according to many leading economist.

But Japan could recover quickly, sparing the global economy a significant shock.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday that unbalanced flows of money between nations is again posing a risk to the global economy and financial stability.

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said China's undervalued currency and dependence on exports must be addressed, both for the sake of the Chinese and global economy.

The global economy was fueled for years by low-cost borrowing, and money is still cheap now. But that's changing.

Here's why it's happening -- and how to respond.