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Economists point to housing as driver of 2013 economy
As foreseen, the U.S. housing market is turning itself around in what might be called an organic economic recovery.
Recovery -- a new puzzle
Durable goods orders rose in December, equities look poised for an upbeat day in New York and benchmark Treasury bond yields rose above 2 percent early Monday.
Chia seeds fueling 2013 specialty food trends
Chia seeds fueling 2013 specialty food trends
If the prognosticators at the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco are correct, which they've proven to be in the past, prepare to be presented with plenty of opportunities this year to indulge in chia seeds, broccoli-flavored tea and chocolate-covered bananas.
A look at the workforce
Are Walmart greeters role models?
The cost of compliance
The cost of compliance
Last year was a very costly year in terms of regulations, a think-tank's study found.
For Europe, what next?
For Europe, what next?
Some economists say it seems very quiet in Europe these days -- too quiet, perhaps.
Betting on a crisis
Google "debt ceiling crisis" and the first article to pop up is one on how to profit from a continued stalemate in Washington.
2013 travel trends include increased fees, better WiFi, higher ethics
2013 travel trends include increased fees, better WiFi, higher ethics
CHICAGO, Jan. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. travelers in 2013 can expect better WiFi at cruising altitude, less time at the baggage carousel and the opportunity to travel with a clear social conscience, travel industry experts say.
Worse than fiscal cliff?
What is need now is for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to reach into his metaphor file and come up with something scarier than "fiscal cliff."
New foreclosure rules
New foreclosure rules
There are signs that the housing industry is improving and that much of the foreclosure debacle of 2010 is receding into the history books.
Spending for no reason
Spending for no reason
U.S. consumer spending held up in the latest retail figures, climbing 0.5 percent in December, despite confidence resting on shaky ground.
Embracing gridlock
Embracing gridlock
Once again, Republicans and the White House are drawing lines in the sand concerning the next budget debate in Washington.
A pretend solution
Bad news: The U.S. Treasury Department said it would not mint a trillion-dollar coin to keep the government from overspending its limit.
Another foreclosure mess
Another foreclosure mess
In the mid 1980s in a one-horse town in upstate New York, the government, with good reasoning, decided to build an addition to the Interstate highways system.
New mortgage rules
The agency Sen. Elizabeth Warren is credited with dreaming up is about to redefine the mortgage game.
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Prince Andrew attends the opening ceremonies for the 150th Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival in Victoria
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World Champion Matt Vincent from Baton Rouge, Louisiana throws the 22 pound Braemar stone on the first day of Victoria International Heavy Events Challenge during the 150th Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival in Victoria, British Columbia on May 18, 2013. UPI /Heinz Ruckemann