Financial Outlook

Moroccan economy most dynamic in North Africa

American has gone from being the world’s superpower, with guns and butter for all, to being the frugal superpower.

Nigeria’s economy will hit double-digit growth by the end of 2011 or early 2012, the country’s finance minister says.

The American economy is moving in the right direction, but needs to be accelerated, the US President Barack Obama, said on Friday.

MANILA, Philippines – The economy is expected to hit the six-percent growth projected for the year following the stronger-than-expected economic performance of 7.9 percent in the second quarter of the year, according to think-tank Global Source.

LAUREL — Laurel has once again made national news following a visit by the New York Times’ “Frugal Traveler” Seth Kugel. In a blog posted Tuesday on the New York Times’ website, Kugel discusses his journey to Laurel on Amtrak after a stop in Cajun Country.

WASHINGTON — Private employers hired more workers over the past three months than first thought, lifting hopes for the weak economy ahead of the Labor Day weekend. But the unemployment rate rose in August for the first time in four months as more people entered the market looking for work

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Reporter Kaylin Bettinger has spent the past week at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer. In addition to writing about people and events, she’s been making a checklist of practical tips for fairgoers.

A weak economy got a little lift yesterday with new data suggesting companies aren’t pursuing mass layoffs and stores are a little busier. New applications for unemployment benefits declined for a second straight week after rising in the previous three.