PARIS — European factories ramped up their output of consumer durable goods in June, official data showed Tuesday, and economists said the news signaled an end to the recession that has made the Continent the laggard of the world economy.

Investor sentiment regarding the outlook for global economic growth improved significantly this month, reaching the highest level in nearly four years, while the outlook for corporate earnings also was better, according to a survey released by Bank of …

Our international leaders are finally getting serious about global free trade – and not a moment too soon. Earlier this month, the United States and the European Union began talks on trade, after almost two years of preparation. Establishing a U.S.-EU …

Cohen says consumers are shopping more in-season, buying new items on an as-needed basis, as opposed to shopping for seasonal clothes ahead of time. “Retailers steeped in tradition … “We are catering to an affluent clientele. They weren't hit as hard …

Competitive foods include à la carte cafeteria items like pizza, French fries, and ice cream, as well as snacks and beverages sold in vending machines or at snack bars, school stores, or other locations. Referred to as “competitive foods” because they …

In this affluent neighborhood known for its posh shops displaying exquisite objects for the home, the arrival in recent years of a new wave of merchants with fresh ideas and modern sensibilities has added a contemporary edge. You'll find a thoughtfully …

SNAP is intended to help those who have the most trouble affording food, and we know that in general, poor households tend to eat far less well — with or without SNAP support — than more affluent households. They also tend to have worse health. So …

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Gold futures seesawed between minor gains and losses Tuesday, with strength in the U.S. dollar serving as a headwind ahead of U.S. retail-sales data that may support the Federal Reserve's plan to start tapering monetary …

This after watching her husband of one month, Ashton Eaton, capture decathlon gold two days earlier. Not to mention watching him claim the Olympic title in London. Finally, it was her turn. "I've always watched him get his medals and think, 'I wonder …