Spain proposes central authority for euro zone

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Saturday called for the establishment of a central authority that would oversee and harmonize fiscal policy in the euro zone, according to media reports. See full story.

How to buy REITs in a crowded market

REITs make for a near-perfect recovery story. This battered area bounced back from the credit crisis faster than the rest of the financial sector and has provided income-oriented investors with juicy yields. But REITs popularity may have squeezed out much of their value. See full story.

Ford Escape: Kick up your suburban heels

If you�ve ever seen an episode of �So You Think You Can Dance?,� you know that most of America can�t. Dance, that is. So the newly redesigned Ford Escape should make things interesting. See full story.

2012 Hyundai Veloster

If you�re thinking about buying a Veloster, wait until later this summer, when Hyundai plans to replace the anemic powerplant with a turbocharged engine, advises Ron Amadon. See full story.

10 of the craziest things on wheels

From the �Ghostbusters� car and the world�s tallest motorcycle to Robosaurus, check out 10 of the wildest and craziest vehicles you�d ever want to own and perhaps drive. See full story.

MARKETWATCH COMMENTARY

For all the talk of building �an America built to last,� we�re investing less in our infrastructure than we were when the recession began, reports Rex Nutting. See full story.

MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE

When it comes to IRAs, timing is everything. Robert Powell looks at five rules that could derail your retirement-savings plans. See full story.