ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL
Congress snoozes while China continues to manipulate its currency. by Steve Lawrence

NO EASY FIX
Tufts Grinding, small and family-owned, embraces a business model that is large and democratic. In its own industrial way, its dedication to that ideal is almost spiritual. by Steven B. Weiner

FALLING TO PIECES
America’s crumbling infrastructure needs $1.6 trillion worth of emergency rehabilitation. by John Buchanan

Publisher’s Note

LESSONS LEARNED
by M. Robert Weidner, III, publisher

Under the Radar

ARCELORMITTAL UPS THE ANTE—AND THEN SOME
The world’s largest steel company goes on a buying spree.

Under the Radar

SHELF LIFE
Forward editors review the latest books on business, economics and trade.

End Market

WHY THIS SLUMP IS DIFFERENT
The current economic slowdown in the United States is unlike any in recent memory.
by Margo Thorning

Global Focus

TRUST ME
How the confidence game is played worldwide and why it’s so difficult to trust our trading partners.
by Steve Lawrence

Guest Column

EXTENDING THE CAREER TRACK
Organizations can avoid the looming labor shortage by rehiring their retirees.
by Ken Dychtwald