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The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.

Russia says it will support companies hit by fresh U.S. sanctions as shares in aluminum producer Rusal plummeted.

___ Workers benefit as US businesses struggle to fill jobs WASHINGTON (AP) — More American employers are struggling to find enough workers to fill jobs, which might have contributed to slower hiring last month.

Another increase in trade tensions has stocks reversing course and falling again Friday morning as the U.S. considers an even larger set of tariffs on imports from China.

The Latest on a U.S. trade dispute with China (all times local): 1:30 a.m.

Asian stock markets slipped Friday after Beijing vowed to fight the Trump administration's latest threats of yet more tariffs on Chinese imports, intensifying investor fears about a brewing trade battle between the world's two biggest economies.

Stocks in the U.S. are rising Thursday morning and major indexes in Europe are jumping as global markets continue a rally that began late the previous day.

Asian stock markets rebounded Thursday from sharp losses triggered by escalating trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.

Stocks are sinking again after the U.S. and China each announced tariffs on goods exported by the other, a move that increased investors' worries over a trade dispute that could slow down global commerce.

The Latest on U.S.-China trade tensions (all times local): 5:15 p.m.

The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.

Asian stocks fell for a second day Tuesday amid jitters about U.S.-Chinese trade tensions and mounting public scrutiny of technology companies.

A harsh drought in Argentina that began in November is causing big losses, reduced expectations of economic growth and growing concern among farmers, government officials and experts.

U.S. stocks are skidding Monday morning after China raised import duties on U.S. pork, apples and other products.

___ US vs. China: a 'slap-fight,' not a trade war.

The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.

Asian markets mostly fell Monday, erasing earlier gains in muted trading, as Hong Kong and Australian markets were closed for Easter, and Wall Street and other global markets have been closed for a long weekend after Good Friday.

Asian markets were mostly higher in muted trading Monday, as Hong Kong and Australian markets were closed for Easter, and Wall Street and other global markets have been closed for a long weekend after Good Friday.

Shares rose in Asia on Friday after technology and consumer-focused stocks led an overnight rally on Wall Street, marking a dramatic end to the market's most volatile quarter in more than two years.

U.S. stocks were broadly higher early Thursday on the last day of trading ahead of the Easter holiday weekend.