Richard DeKaser

Remember how a sharply widening trade gap in June sparked concerns about waning economic growth? Never mind.

Odds are the second half of this year will bring brisker economic gains. But if recent sluggishness persists, with interest rates already at rock bott…

Oil and gasoline prices are often the villain in inflation scenarios. This time, they’re making it look as if the deflation ogre is out of the cave.

But doing more to raise the yuan's value and rebalance trade could create thousands of American jobs.

CPI drops have some alarmed. But falling prices are like booze: Fine in moderation, just not to be overdone.

Stronger business spending and rising employment will help this recovery shake off worries about Europe.

Don’t get buffeted by changing winds. The housing recovery is real.

They said you'd changed, embraced a "New Frugality." But it turns out you're back at the mall.

Both economically and morally, bailouts are bad news. But they have their place.

Policymakers are at odds over inflation. It's calm now, but how long can that last?

You shun stocks at your peril. Attractive returns are in the cards.

Easy money from the Fed was part — but not all — of the story.

Access to business loans is about to get easier.

Its fiscal impact will be slight. But it improves the prognosis for modest efficiency gains in health care delivery.