Andrew C. Schneider

The deficit causes problems, but America won’t follow in the footsteps of Ireland and Greece.

Neither country wants that, but there’s no mistaking an escalation in economic tensions.

Short term, China will keep growing rapidly, adding to demand and boosting the global economy. Long term, the picture’s not so pretty.

With bullets flying, U.S. firms are reluctant to establish a new presence south of the border.

Stress tests on European banks were designed to calm the markets, but don’t count on it.

Changes will provide a boost for the U.S. economy as well.

On the bright side, overbuilding is low and the the Russians have cash to spend.

Foreign companies are finding the atmosphere in China chilly -- and it’s only going to get worse.

Exports are headed up, but so are imports.

A big jump in exports will be offset by a spurt in imports.

A deal to bolster Greece will help, but the world isn’t out of the woods yet.

Power plants and factories will both face higher costs.

On tap: Increased SBA loan limits and more help with selling abroad.

Democrats are rethinking policies allowing extraction of gas locked up in rock. An ExxonMobil venture hangs in the balance.

Next week’s meeting won’t be a complete bust, as some had feared, but it’s sure to disappoint environmentalists.

China’s remarkable economic growth has continued, even in the face of global economic recession. But eventually, the pace will falter.

Right now the dollar is being pummeled by traders, but its real future lies in the hands of the Federal Reserve.

The Geneva talks over Iran's nuclear program ended on what might be described as a hopeful note.

There's no reason for surprise at President Obama's decision to drop Czech and Polish sites for a missile shield aimed at containing a potential Irani…

The days are numbered for Cold War limits on exports of dual use technology.

If nothing else, President Obama's speech to the Muslim world at Cairo University demonstrated his ability to use phrases guaranteed to resonate with …

The day after Election Day, I received a message from my friend Kelvin, an Irish photographer.