North America

Concerns about the US central bank's independence.

Canada's arrest of Huawei's CFO is causing geopolitical and economic tensions.

US President Donald Trump's battle against NAFTA ends in victory.

J.C. Penney struggles to avoid the fate of Sears and Toys "R" Us.

GE, once an icon of integration and synergy, is undergoing a massive retrenchment. What does that tell us about the future of conglomerates?

World GDP is growing, but not terribly fast, and many clouds dim the horizon. Without productivity improvements, global growth may be stalled.

PepsiCo's CEO Indra Nooyi steps down.

Trade wars may not have winners but they certainly have losers.

The world is awash in investor cash seeking returns, so why are so many companies restructuring rather than refinancing?

Trump's trade war is starting to take an economic toll.

Amazon wants to deliver your medicine.

Berkshire Hathaway, Amazon and JPMorgan Chase have picked a doctor to lead their health care venture.

The high court ruled that online retailers must collect state sales tax from consumers but the international implications of this are unclear.

GM becomes the first automaker in history to have women in both the CEO and CFO positions.

New York City joins Singapore and Hong Kong in embracing cryptocurrencies, albeit gingerly.

Bank of America is sharing its success with the communities in which it operates, with a focus on ESG activities, says chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan.

Short-term pain, long-term gain: The one-time impact of the new US tax law masks strong improvements.

New NY Fed head is a surprisingly controversial pick.

Hoping for a boost from DC: New legislation could be a boon for regional banks that are already making headway via cost savings, niche markets and new capabilities.

The new chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve is steadily raising rates amid a more volatile economic environment.