Mexico says new data reflect economic recovery

MEXICO CITY — Rising oil prices and increased exports are slowly dragging Mexico’s economy out of a...

Obama trumpets Asia trip as boost to US economy

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s eight-day trip to Asia produced no tangible wins for the United...

And a delay on climate

The Senate will put off consideration of a climate-change bill until spring - and that’s good news. ...

World won’t bow for Obama’s sake

On his 10-day trip to Asia and in his 10th month in office, Barack Obama is beginning to encounter limits on...

Not to our health

As the Senate weighs a 2,074-page health care “reform” bill, supporters of a government option...

Jobs scene looks up

The Massachusetts economy continued its roller-coaster ride last month as the state’s jobless rate plunged...

Stocks fall for 3rd day as dollar strengthens

NEW YORK — The stock market ended a down week with light selling as investors grew uneasy about a rising...

Russia’s Gorbachev considers political comeback

MOSCOW — Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev criticized Kremlin policies Friday and toyed with the ambitious...

Bay State outshined in fight to lure solar factories

What does Arizona have that Massachusetts doesn’t? Well, when it comes to solar power, Arizona has...

Downbeat Dell weighs on world markets

LONDON — World stock markets fell Friday amid mounting concerns about the pace of the U.S. economic recovery...

Senate girds for Saturday vote, long battle on health care

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday began what promises to be a bitter, lengthy battle over the future of...

Republicans berate Geithner, call for him to resign

WASHINGTON — Like a boxer under siege, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on today rebuffed calls from Republicans...

New jobless benefit claims unchanged at 505K

WASHINGTON — The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment insurance was unchanged last week,...

Leading economic indicators signal slow growth

NEW YORK — A private forecast of economic activity over the next six months edged up less than expected...

Stimulus spending questioned by some

BOSTON — Government watchdogs are questioning the importance of some projects in Massachusetts funded...