Commodities

Global stocks turn higher, price of oil keeps rising

Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday after a Chinese government report accusing the Trump administration of bullying other countries, dampening hopes for a settlement in their escalating tariff war.

Some farmers worry Trump's bailout checks won't be enough

Farmers across the United States will soon begin receiving government checks as part of a billion-dollar bailout to buoy growers experiencing financial strain from President Donald Trump's trade disputes with China.

Business Highlights

___ Rising oil prices haven't hurt the US economy so far DALLAS (AP) — An old bogeyman, higher oil prices, may still be scary but doesn't have the same power to hurt the US economy.

Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher

An early wave of buying sent U.S. stocks solidly higher on Wall Street Thursday, pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average above the all-time high it closed at in January.

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___ Trade war escalates as China announces tariffs on US imports BEIJING (AP) — China announces retaliatory tax increases on $60 billion worth of U.S. imports, including coffee, honey and industrial chemicals.