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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday that it must delay the release of key crop reports due to the partial government shutdown, leaving investors and farmers without vital information during an already tumultuous time for agricultural markets.

Apple's warning that its sales in China weakened over the holidays added to investors' fears that the global economy is losing strength, with the trade fight between the U.S. and China making the situation worse.

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday: Apple Inc., down $15.73 to $142.19

The past year felt dismal for investors.

Asian markets were mixed on Thursday after tumbling more than 1 percent on the first trading day of 2019.

Global stocks are falling to start 2019 after more shaky economic news from China.

___ The stock market starts off 2019 with more turbulence NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks finish the first trading day of 2019 with small gains as a roller-coaster ride continues for the market.

A price-tracking service says the national average for gasoline will surge to about $3 a gallon by May before easing the rest of 2019.

A new year calls for sparkly new sheets.

Economic and geopolitical concerns mean it is only a matter of time before gold shoots up, said Kunal Shah.

Asian stock markets tumbled Wednesday as 2019 trading began with news of weaker Chinese manufacturing.

Oil prices ended 2018 lower for the first time since 2015.

Asian stock markets tumbled Wednesday as 2019 trading began, after surveys showed Chinese manufacturing weakening.

The latest plunge in oil prices has dealt a heavy blow to Iraq's stagnating economy, threatening the new government's ability to rebuild after the war with the Islamic State group and provide basic services to areas roiled by recent protests.

U.S. stocks climbed in early trading Monday as hopes grew for progress in resolving trade frictions between the U.S. and China.

US stocks end dismal, volatile year on a bright note NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed out a dismal, turbulent year for stocks on a bright note Monday, but still finished 2018 with the worst showing in a decade.

Prices fell below $2 in nearly 20 percent of U.S. states.

Shares were mixed Monday in subdued New Year's Eve trading.

Higher interest rates make gold less attractive since it does not pay interest and costs to store and insure.

Shares were mostly higher Monday in subdued New Year's Eve trading.