The International Monetary Fund, onetime firefighter for the global economy, is suddenly being called back into action, even as its chief stumbles on his way to the rescue.

The International Monetary Fund, onetime firefighter for the global economy, is suddenly being called back into action, even as its chief stumbles on his way to the rescue.

The global financial upheaval only makes President Nicolas Sarkozy’s economic lot more complicated.

With inflation the highest in Asia and food prices 74 percent above those a year ago, Vietnam is suffering its first serious downturn in twenty years.

Brazil, South America?s largest economy, is finally poised to realize its potential as a global player, economists say.

Brazil, South America?s largest economy, is finally poised to realize its long-anticipated potential as a global player, economists say.