Economic Indicators

Iraq resumes Kirkuk oil exports after yearlong pause

Iraq's Oil Ministry says Iraq has resumed exports from its oil fields around Kirkuk, one year after the city was seized by federal forces from the autonomous Kurdish administration in the north of the country.

Eurozone central banker suggests rates could stay low longer

European Central Bank head Mario Draghi warns that slowing world trade is proving to be a drag on the eurozone economy but says the current expansion remains "resilient" as consumers at home remain willing to spend and unemployment falls thanks to pro-business reforms.