Latest articles by Art Pine
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Playing a Dangerous Currency Game
Economic Forecasts Countries eager to stimulate their economies and boost exports -- the U.S. included -- are on a perilous path
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Manufacturing Bouncing Back
Economic Forecasts America's manufacturing sector is recovering and poised for a modest rebound. The question is how much?
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A Fork in the Road for China
Economic Forecasts China's deepening economic slowdown alone isn't damaging enough to blunt the U.S. recovery, but the U.S. has a lot at stake in Beijing's response to it.
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Can Washington Boost the Economy?
Economic Forecasts Now that the Fed has used up all its ammunition, any further stimulus will be in Congress' hands.
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The Federal Reserve's Rocky Road
Economic Forecasts The nation's beleaguered monetary policy gurus have tough decisions to make, regardless of the presidential outcome.
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A Push for New Labor Concessions -- Now?
Business Costs & Regulation U.S. steelmakers and Caterpillar want steep concessions from their unions. If they succeed, will other big manufacturing firms follow?
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After the Election: The Future of Outsourcing
Politics The two major presidential candidates are blaming each other for the outsourcing they say has moved American jobs abroad. Who is responsible?
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China: How Its Slowdown Will Affect the U.S.
Economic Forecasts China’s economy is slowing visibly, diluting its impact as the major engine of global economic growth. Will that blunt the fragile U.S. recovery as well?
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U.S. as Safe Haven: How Long Can It Last?
Economic Forecasts Despite all its economic problems, America continues to be a favorite for currency traders and foreign investors of all kinds.
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Joblessness: Becoming a Long-Term Problem?
business The number of Americans out of work for a full year or longer reached an all-time high last year. It's declining now, but very slowly. The cost to both those out of work and those who are employed is high.
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New U.S.-China Rivalry: Vying for Asia's Trade
Economic Forecasts Both governments are now pushing regional free trade agreements designed to expand commerce with Asian countries. But they're very different -- and their impact is beyond trade.
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Higher Inflation? The Risks Are Increasing
Economic Forecasts Many forecasters expect inflation to slow in 2012, but the prospect that consumer prices will accelerate is growing, and the current rosy predictions may change. Here's what to watch.
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What's Stalling U.S. Trade Policy
Economic Forecasts To help create more jobs, the U.S. needs to reduce its outsize trade deficit and promote more exports, but that isn't in the cards -- no matter how November's elections turn out.
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For Workers, a Slow Climb Back
business It's an employer's market, and will be for some time.
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Globalization: Just Stumbling, or in a New Phase?
Economic Forecasts The decades-old push toward a global economy has taken a hit during the latest recession. Has it downshifted permanently?
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Fixing the Budget: Don't Hold Your Breath
Politics Waiting for the election to solve America’s fiscal problems? Guess again.
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Getting Tough with China
Politics It's an election year, and once again the candidates' fancies have turned to bashing China. But will the victor be able to follow through?
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A La Carte Pricing Spreads to More Industries
Business Costs & Regulation It’s not just airlines and hotels who are finding profit in splitting services up into a variety of fees.
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China Likely to Hold U.S. Investments Despite Credit-Rating Downgrade
investing China won’t shun U.S. Treasury bonds, but Congress’ handling of the debt ceiling legislation—and the downgrading of America’s credit rating—is fanning Beijing’s discontent over U.S. economic policies.
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Washington's Last Hope to Prod Economy
Economic Forecasts Stimulus, easy money, tax relief -- all done with. So what kind of debt deal can really put us on the right track?
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Debt Ceiling Standoff: Will the Financial Markets Force a Deal?
Politics Lawmakers who play with fire by letting Treasuries flirt with default may end up getting burned at the ballot box.
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Inflation Worries Lurk in U.S. and Abroad
Economic Forecasts Prices may rise quickly if the economy picks up steam.
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The Weak Dollar: When Is Enough Enough?
Economic Forecasts The buck has fallen significantly over the past two years, but the decline has failed to make much of an impact on the nation’s trade and current account deficits.
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U.S. and China: The End of Outsourcing?
Economic Forecasts Making it in America is looking more appealing to some firms.