Planned Job Layoffs Down For Second Consecutive Month
Nowhere near out of the woods yet on unemployment
Economics
GM Posts $1.5B profit despite losses in Europe
The government-bailed-out company did exceedingly well in North America, home to the government that bailed it out
For Palestinians, Don't Blame Culture
If you see an economy burdened by bureaucrats, suffocating controls and arbitrary delays, you can assume it will grow slowly or not at all.
U.S. Auto Sales Up, But Not for Good Ol' Government Motors
Japanese automakers see big gains.
San Bernardino Officially Files for Bankruptcy
California city faces insolvency over debts.
Analyst: Don't Depend on Facebook Money, California
Sliding price of Facebook stock means less likely tax revenue.
Stock Market Not Thrilled by Fed Stance
Stocks took a header after the Federal Reserve took a wait-and-see position on the economy
UK Fracture Over Welfare-State Cuts
Liberal Democrats are holding back cooperation from their Conservative coalition partners over proposed cuts in welfare-state programs
Red Tape Barrier to Philippine Oil
Oil producers say byzantine regulations pose a bigger barrier than the Chinese navy when it comes to exploiting oil in disputed waters off the Philippines
Ron Paul's Delegate Fight with the GOP
Paul's state victories are getting mired in legal and political challenges.
Economy Sputters, Says Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve says the U.S. economy is losing strength and threatened to take further steps if things don't improve
New Rules Ensnare Oil Production in Argentina
Investors say Argentina's intrusive new rules for oil companies are worse than outright nationalization
44% of Americans Think the Economy is Getting Worse
Only 16% think that the economy is getting any better.
Stop Complaining About Outsourcing
Both Obama and Romney are sowing the seeds of a trade war.
Myths We Live By
It's OK that China made our Olympics uniforms. We designed the planes that flew them to the games.
Bolivia To Expel Coca-Cola
The global brand will no longer be welcome at the end of the Mayan calendar.
France Passes New Budget
The new budget includes the introduction of a financial transaction tax and an increase on taxes for businesses and the wealthy.
Farmers: EPA Regulations Driving Food Prices Up
Subsidizing the production of ethanol would raise the price of food? Can you even call that an unintended consequence?
Samsung Gets a Repreive: Can Keep Selling Galaxy Nexus For Now
A judge extended the suspension of a preliminary injunction that would prohibit the company for selling its smartphone in the U.S.
Republicans Say White House Hiding Sequestration Lay Offs
Why would the Department of Labor ever want to wait till after the election for layoffs to be announced?
World Gone Wrong
Eurozone manufacturing outlook grows even dimmer while exports and output stall in Asia
India Blackout an Economic Reality Check?
Questions about India's superpower aspirations abound after largest power outage in history
Samsung-Apple Trial Getting Little Play in South Korea
Samsung is South Korea's largest company, and smart phones are its future
Freedom Makes All the Difference
Mitt Romney's controversial comments about economic development overlooked a key variable.
Metro Atlanta Voters Say No To Transportation Tax
Voters rejected a 1 percent tax to fund a transportation project pushed by both parties and "business leaders," as the mayor of Atlanta vows to keep trying to convince them.
Portuguese Tax Man Falls Short
Weak tax collections mean that Portugal will have to rework its budget to meet deficit-reduction goals
France To Squeeze Businesses
The new socialist government in France has its eye on balancing the budget by putting the screws to businesses and the wealthy
Aussie Manufacturing Hits the Doldrums
Relatively immune until recently, Australia has joined the international pity party as manufacturing sinks to the lowest level in three years
Channeling Tax Money to Private Groups Under Challenge
In Ohio, the libertarian 1851 Center for Constitutional Law joined liberal ProgressOhio in a lawsuit opposing the state government's policy of turning public money over to a private job-creation organization
Military Exempted from Possible Pay Cuts
About $135 billion is requested in fiscal 2013 for military personnel accounts.
Atlanta Votes Today on Tax for Transportation Projects
One cent sales tax for 10 years would fund 157 projects.
Tragic News: Washington Will Not Be Shutting Down
Boehner, Reid reach agreement to fund six more months of federal spending
Only 14 Percent of Parents Say Things Will Be Better For Their Children
A lower percentage than was found in similar polls during the Great Depression.
Regulator Bans Fannie, Freddie From Reducing Principals
The FHFA resists the Obama Administration's attempt to further distort the housing market.
UBS Blames Facebook For Slumping Profit
The bank says it bought more Facebook shares than clients wanted, and blamed the mismanaged IPO for its second quarter performance.
Gas Prices Up Fourth Consecutive Week
It's summer and the government intervenes, after all
Mitt Romney: Vladimir Putin Turning Back Clock on Progress
Uses Poland as an example of benefits of freedom
