Recession now eurozone's longest

PARIS - The eurozone is now in its longest recession ever - a stubborn slump that has surpassed even the calamity that hit the region in the financial crisis of 2008-2009.

Obama's promises proving tough to fulfill

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Obama's promises proving tough to fulfill

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Obama's promises proving tough to fulfill

WASHINGTON - Absent a magic potion or explosive economic growth, it was all but inevitable President Obama would have to break some of his campaign promises to keep others. If there's one thing that distinguished them besides their ambition, it was their incompatibility.

AZ bioscience job growth beats US

Research scientist John Okonya works in the chemistry lab at Sanofi in Oro Valley.

AZ bioscience job growth beats US

Arizona's biosciences sector added jobs at nearly four times the national rate over the decade ending in 2011, a new report shows.

Quit meddling and let economy heal itself

Is this the year the U.S. economy finally turns the corner? The messages are mixed - from slower-than-predicted growth in the fourth quarter to higher-than-expected housing starts - and this seems to mirror the lack of consensus among economists and politicians about what ails our gross dome…

US job market growing muscle, economists say

WASHINGTON - The U.S. job market is proving surprisingly strong and raising hopes that the economy will be resilient enough this year to withstand a budget standoff in Washington and potentially deep cuts in federal spending.

Status quo expected in real estate here in '13

The stabilization of Tucson's nonresidential real estate market in 2012 is expected to continue this year, local brokers say.

Economy shrank at end of last year

WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy shrank unexpectedly late last year, a reminder of the biggest threat it faces in 2013: sharp government spending cuts and prolonged political budget fights.

Building, financial sectors lead growth in AZ, but lack of diversity is a problem

The construction and financial industries in Arizona are helping lead job growth in the state, a national economist said Wednesday.

AZ bankruptcy filings decline more than 22%

Bankruptcy filings in Arizona declined for the second-straight year in 2012, falling more than 22 percent from 2011, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

'Cliff' worries, other bad news slow spending

ATLANTA - Christmas shoppers thronged malls and pounced on discounts but apparently spent less this year, their spirits dampened by concerns about the economy and the aftermath of shootings and storms.

Centsible Mom: Inexpensive ways to keep kids occupied during holiday break

It doesn't seem possible, but it's true: The kids' winter break from school is almost here.

Avionics firm plans expansion

Locally based Securaplane Technologies, which was acquired last year by Meggitt PLC, plans to expand to a proposed 55,000-square-foot facility in Oro Valley.

Some Tucson gas prices now under $3, first time in a year

The average price per gallon in Tucson on Friday was $3.05, but some service stations were offering even better deals - like this AM/PM on South Park Avenue and East Benson Highway. Higher production and lower demand are expected to drive prices even lower in coming weeks.

Some Tucson gas prices now under $3, first time in a year

Gas prices dropped below $3 this week at some Tucson stations for the first time in a year.

LivingSocial to cut 400 workers

The online deals company LivingSocial is cutting 400 jobs worldwide, but the company's new customer-service center in Tucson stands to gain jobs in the restructuring.