U.S. businesses likely slashed inventories for a 14th consecutive month in September, although sales have been rising. Amid other signs of life in the economy, businesses soon may begin restocking depleted store shelves after more than a year of inventory... Business - Inventory - Signage - Business Services - Retailing

Retail sales likely rose in October with part of the strength coming from a rebound in auto sales. Even with a gain, economists worry that consumer spending, the critical ingredient for overall economic growth, could falter in the months ahead. Economists... Retail - Economic growth - Consumer spending - Business - Retail Trade

Oil prices rose above $77 a barrel Monday in Asia amid a weaker U.S. dollar and an improving global crude demand outlook next year. Benchmark crude for December delivery was up 86 cents to $77.21 a barrel at midday Singapore time in electronic trading on the... Asia - United States dollar - Singapore - Benchmark - Business

President Barack Obama says he sees no need to change Washington's "one-China" policy, which views Taiwan as part of China. Taiwan and China split amid civil war in 1949. Beijing continues to claim the island as part of its territory and threatens to attack...

Asian stock markets advanced Monday as better-than-expected news about U.S. retailers buoyed confidence in world's largest economy and gold prices hit a new record. Major markets across the region were up between 1 percent and 2 percent as investors poured... Stock market - Asia - United States - Business - Investing