The United States declined on Wednesday to cite China for manipulating its currency for unfair trade advantages. ...more

December 20, 2007

Former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan said rising oil prices will lead businesses and consumers worldwide to use less fossil fuel and increase their use of alternative energy sources. ...more

November 8, 2007

Finance ministers and central bankers should remain vigilant to ensure the smooth functioning of financial markets that have been jarred by a global credit crisis, the International Monetary Fund's policymaking committee said Saturday. ...more

October 21, 2007

The global economy should grow soundly this year and next, but the persistence of a credit crunch that has unnerved financial markets worldwide could throw a wrench in the works. ...more

October 18, 2007

Economists have long warned that the world economy could not fly forever on the single engine of American demand. A one-engined plane is more likely to crash. ...more

October 10, 2007

The observation of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan that oil was a big reason for invading Iraq is causing war opponents to say, 'A-ha! It was blood for oil.' ...more

September 20, 2007

Tourism can be Pinellas County's main defense against a faltering economy, but the industry must remain alert to problems - including raising hotel prices too high - a consultant warned Wednesday. ...more

September 12, 2007

The U.S. economy will slow sharply this year and fall behind growth rates in most of the world, according to forecasts in a U.N. report released Wednesday. ...more

September 6, 2007