The case against economic pessimismWashington PostThe consensus was that, at best, economic performance will be underwhelming over the next decade. So let me try my hand at a more optimistic…
AFP China factory output surprises at 11-month highReuters| BEIJING (Reuters) – China's big factories were surprisingly busy in March as strong demand quickened the flow of orders, suggesting the economy…
Irish Times Spain deficit goals remain a serious challengeReutersThe euro zone's fourth largest economy has been the focus of debt market attention since the bloc's debt crisis began on fears…
Competitors on the Court, but Economic TeammatesNew York TimesBut behind the competition on the court, there is a new collaboration in the economy. The mayors of the teams' cities —…
Bloomberg Consumers in U.S. Boost Spending as Confidence Rises: EconomySan Francisco ChronicleMarch 30 (Bloomberg) — Americans increased their spending by the most in seven months as an improving labor market…
Forbes US Economy Will Trump Europe In 2012ForbesThe sentiment will continue in 2012 as the US economy is expected to grow faster than its European counterparts. That's according to the…
CBC.ca Canadian economy slows to 0.1%, but remains positive JanuaryWinnipeg Free PressOTTAWA – Canada's economy started off the year on positive, if tentative, footing in January, registering a modest 0.1…
Bloomberg Consumer Spending in US Climbs 0.8%, More Than ForecastBloombergConsumer spending in the US rose in February by the most in seven months, showing the biggest part of the economy…
USA TODAY Bernanke optimistic on long-term economic growthThe Associated PressBy MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer – 1 minute ago WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Thursday that…
USA TODAY Bernanke optimistic on long-term economic growthBusinessWeekBy MARTIN CRUTSINGER Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Thursday that he thinks the US economy will return to its long-term growth of…