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An American Homecoming

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:42:47 GMT

Travel writer Paul Theroux returns to Medford and Lowell, Mass., the economically hard-pressed region where he was raised, and reflects on the nation's ability to continually renew itself.

Seib & Wessel: Bernanke Faces Lawmakers’ Questions

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT

WSJ’s Jon Hilsenrath previews Ben Bernanke’s trip to Capitol Hill next week, and the key questions he faces: how and when to wind down the Fed’s quantitative-easing program, and how to get more Americans back to work.

Gold Bears vs. Gold Bulls

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:27:46 GMT

The price of gold has been falling in recent months. Francesca Freeman and Michael Weir debate whether the trend is set to continue or whether the bulls could be about to take charge. Photo: Getty Images

Fed Official Sends Stocks South

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:31:20 GMT

Stocks fell from all-time highs amid concerns the Federal Reserve might tap the brakes on its efforts to stimulate growth. Photo: Getty Images.

America Is Back in Love With Pickup Trucks

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:18:15 GMT

Pickup truck buyers in the U.S. are returning to their dealer showrooms, after several years of sitting on the sidelines. Joe White has details.

Japan GDP Growth Is a Boost for Abenomics

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:47:27 GMT

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s stimulus is succeeding in boosting growth, but the WSJ’s Aaron Back talks about what the government must do to make that growth last.

Fed's Easy Money: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:07:59 GMT

WSJ Global Economics Editor David Wessel joins the News Hub with a look at what we know and what we don't know about central banks, easy money, asset purchases and bubbles. Photo: Getty Images.

Gold Plunges on Tame Inflation

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:00:34 GMT

Gold dropped below $1,400, approaching prices not seen since its historic plunge a month ago. Tatyana Shumsky explains why on the News Hub. Photo: Getty Images.

Google to Launch Streaming-Music Service, and More

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:47:32 GMT

What's News: Google is set to launch a streaming-music service. Larry Page discloses a health problem. Wal-Mart announces safety regulations for factories following the collapse in Bangladesh. The U.S. deficit shrinks. Joanne Po reports. Photo: AP

Australia Takes a Gamble with Budget

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:37:04 GMT

Australia’s government unveiled a budget that favors growth-stimulating infrastructure and job programs over spending cuts. The WSJ’s James Glynn tells Deborah Kan about the economic moves planned by Julia Gillard’s Labor party.