The Latest: US employers added a weak 75,000 jobs in May
The Latest on the May U.S. jobs report (all times local): 8:30 a.m.
Swiss government wants further talks on accord with EU
The Swiss government says it wants further talks with the European Union about an accord that's intended to regulate bilateral ties between the Alpine country and the 28-nation bloc.
Economist Art Laffer, Medal of Freedom winner, on why he won't join Trump team
"It just isn’t a job for me,” Art Laffer told FOX Business.
Japan plans carbon emission cuts, more nuclear energy
Japan is calling for further efforts to cut carbon emissions by promoting renewables but also nuclear energy despite the 2011 Fukushima reactors meltdowns.
Where people found jobs: Business services and health care
Hiring decelerated in most major industry sectors in May, with four such sectors recording job losses.
Unemployment rate dropped for black Americans in May
The unemployment rate for black Americans declined in May to 6.2% from 6.7% in April.
US adds 75,000 jobs in May, far less than expected amid heightened trade uncertainty
Friday's numbers follows disappointing growth in private sector jobs in May.
Trump: Stocks would be up 10,000 points if it weren't for the Fed
The U.S. economy would be stronger if it weren't for interest rate hikes, said President Trump.
Mexico tariffs: Exactly the wrong move for U.S. economy
New tariffs against Mexico scheduled to begin Monday would erase all the benefits from the GOP tax reform.
The white working class is ‘declining,’ here’s why
Researchers say members of the white working class are experiencing “distress.”
Australian PM: WTO needs mending to keep up with the times
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the World Trade Organization needs mending to keep up with the times.
German factory production, exports drop in weak Q2 start
German factory production has fallen more strongly than expected in April and exports have dropped sharply in a weak start to the second quarter in Europe's largest economy.
Mexico's tequila exporters warily eye US tariffs deadline
After decades of building a domestic market for Tequila Cascahuín, Salvador Rosales readied the family business for a plunge into the U.S. export market this year.
Automakers urge California, US to restart mileage talks
Major automobile manufacturers are urging the Trump administration and California restart negotiations over vehicle mileage standards to prevent a legal battle.
VP Pence touts trade pact benefits in Pennsylvania stop
Vice President Mike Pence dropped in Thursday on the presidential battleground state of Pennsylvania, where he toured a maker of packaging robots and urged Congress to pass a new trade pact with Canada and Mexico to benefit Pennsylvania's manufacturing sector.
US and Mexico: More talks, no deal yet to avert tariffs
Straining to stave off threatened U.S. tariffs, Mexican and American officials are claiming progress in White House talks.
Plant-based burger maker Beyond Meat beats forecasts in 1Q
Plant-based meat maker Beyond Meat beat Wall Street's expectations in its first earnings report since its IPO last month.
Correction: BookExpo-BookCon story
Thousands gathered to talk about upcoming books, hear from favorite authors and review the current market at the industry convention BookExpo and the fan-based BookCon.
The Latest: Pence says Mexico tariffs still set for Monday
The Latest on Mexican-U.S. talks on President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs (all times local): 2:20 p.m.
After a delay, gold shines as trade battles hit stocks
Gold is shining again as investors scramble for safety amid the widening global trade war.













