Though shifts in demand and reduced production by some major producers have influenced oil prices, investor behavior is also increasing market volatility.

April’s G-20 summit has been billed as a forum for producing a "global New Deal." Experts say policymakers should focus on stopping financial turmoil before tackling long-term regulatory reforms.

The debate over defense spending will be more contentious than usual as the annual budget process ramps up in Washington.

President Obama vowed in January 2009 to close the prison camp at Guantanamo Bay. Two years later, the White House continues to face challenges to that promise, leaving critics to suggest the facilit…

A primer on government funds charged with investing currency reserves for profit.