Financial Outlook

Moroccan economy most dynamic in North Africa

Anne-Marie Faiola remembers resenting working in her mom’s garden as a teenager while her friends were out having a good time. But if she wanted spending money, she had to work for it

This week, President Barack Obama is scheduled to propose new measures to boost the economy. I hope

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

Faced with an economy that won’t kick into gear, President Obama nonetheless took to the airwaves Saturday, telling Americans — particularly the middle class — they’d be worse off without his economic policies.

Bulgaria’s Economy and Energy Minister, Traicho Traikov, is visiting the Black Sea capital Varna. Photo by BGNES

MAPUTO, Mozambique — Mozambique’s economy has lost more than $3 million because of deadly riots over the rising prices of food and other goods, the government said Friday, as state media reported new protests in two other towns.

It’s not a recession, and it’s not much of a recovery. Instead, the U.S

Women shoppers shunning splurges for frugal consumption

If you’re heading out to do some new-car shopping this weekend but not entirely comfortable with what comes after the test drive, you’re not alone. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, especially in the negotiation stage.