BEIJING — The stronger-than-expected 46 percent year-on-year growth in exports during February this year has sparked speculation that the nation may start revaluing the yuan later this month.

NEW YORK — US economists raised their forecast for economic growth in 2010 in March, the third straight monthly rise, while trimming their growth forecast for 2011, according to a survey.

WASHINGTON — Greek leaders' overtures for far tougher curbs on credit default swaps fell largely on deaf ears in Washington, but they'll go back to Athens with some sage advice from local policy wonks: Look in the mirror and don't blame market messengers for your debt woes.

SHANGHAI — The municipal government's plan to transform Shanghai into an international trade center has got approval from the Ministry of Commerce, but still needs to get final clearance from the State Council, said sources familiar with the situation.

HONG KONG — Goodman Group, the world's third largest logistics facilities operator, said it expects to increase its investments in China 500 percent within five years, backed by further support from cornerstone investor China Investment Corp (CIC).