Horwath ‘not daunted’ by Ontario’s dismal economic outlook

HAMILTON – On Andrea Horwath’s first full day on the job as provincial New Democratic leader she vowed to bring universal child care, affordable housing […]

Risk-free notes can be anything but

Christine is 57 years old and hopes to retire in a few years.
Last July, at her independent adviser’s recommendation, she bought what she thought […]

Stanford had links to fund run by Bidens: report

A fund of hedge funds run by two members of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden’s family was marketed exclusively by firms controlled by Texas […]

U.S. Economy: Consumer Prices Rise for First Time in Six Months

The cost of living in the U.S. rose in January for the first time in six months after gasoline prices stabilized and loss-ridden retailers […]

Madoff should be jailed - U.S.

Prosecutors urged a federal judge Wednesday to put alleged Ponzi scammer Bernard Madoff behind bars for trying to mail more than $1 million worth […]

U.S. Economy: October Consumer Confidence Plunges to Record Low

U.S. consumer confidence fell to the lowest level on record in October as stocks plunged and banks shut off credit, raising the risk spending […]

Italian Spending and Exports Fall as Recession Looms

Italian consumer spending and exports, which account for almost 90 percent of Europe's fourth- biggest economy, declined in the second quarter, pushing the country […]

Homebuyers May Get Lower Loan Rate After Fannie, Freddie Rescue

The U.S. government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Sunday may provide relief for homeowners who want to refinance mortgages and prospective […]

Once hot, local job market chills

Oh, how the mighty have fallen.
South Florida was in the top 10 of Bizjournals.com’s list of America’s 100 hottest job markets just two years ago. […]

Gas prices: 4 straight days of declines

Gasoline prices extended their decline for the fourth consecutive day, according to a nationwide survey of gas station credit card swipes, even in the […]