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My Economy: The divided life of business at the border

Feb 3, 2016
When you live on an international border, the global economy is the local economy.
Roughly 20,000 pedestrians cross the border between El Paso and Juarez each day to work, shop and go to school.
Tommy Andres

Will the end of China's one-child rule help the economy?

Oct 29, 2015
A look at what two-child families means for the country.

The Global Economy at work

Feb 26, 2015
What's the connection between sunglasses, white gloves, and an economic slump?

U.S. is a bright spot in slowing global economy

Jan 20, 2015
U.S. growth outpaces Europe, Japan and other developed regions.

The race to build the car of the future

Jan 15, 2015
Seems like everyone's trying to make the first great electric, self-driving car.

The thinking behind the Fed's next move

Dec 9, 2014
Some are expecting a signal that interest rates will go up soon.

Why a strong dollar's a dud for indebted foreign firms

Dec 8, 2014
The dollar is up. Great news, right? Maybe not if you’re an emerging economy.

For public good, not for profit.

U.S. leaves other big world economies behind

Nov 10, 2014
There are pros and cons, for an economy outshining competitors in growth and jobs.

Weak demand for oil is sign of weak global economy

Oct 14, 2014
What does weak demand for oil say about the overall economy?

The U.S. Supreme Court deals a blow to Argentina

Jun 16, 2014
The Supreme Court won't hear Argentina's appeal over its debts to hedge funds.