Economic Indicators

Animal waste tainting fresh produce is one of the major causes of food-borne ailments.

French authorities were planning high security measures Tuesday for May Day demonstrations in Paris and across the country, as anti-government yellow vest protesters are expected to join trade union activists.

Treasuring Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the U.S. economy is the bright spot of the world.

The Latest on President Donald Trump's meeting with top Democrats (all times local): 10:35 a.m.

Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway is financing a bid by Occidental Petroleum for Anadarko, potentially upending Chevron's $33 billion offer for the energy company.

Today, on average, a woman working full time earns about 80.7 cents for every dollar a man working full time earns.

Price increases were strongest in the Sunbelt.

General Electric Co. (GE) on Tuesday reported first-quarter net income of $3.59 billion, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.

The ECI is widely viewed by policymakers and economists as one of the better measures of labor market slack.

A new study showed wages contracted for financial advisors, attorneys and insurance agents.

Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday after Wall Street hit a new high and Chinese factory activity grew in April but below the previous month's pace.

Official figures show that the eurozone economy picked up some momentum in the first quarter of the year and that unemployment across the region fell to its lowest level since the global financial crisis.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he hopes for "substantial progress" in talks with Chinese officials aimed at ending a tariff war over Beijing's technology ambitions.

U.S. stocks followed a record-setting week by edging slightly higher in early trading on Wall Street Monday.

Two surveys show Chinese factory activity grew in April but below the previous month's pace amid a tariff war with Washington.

Mexico's Senate has approved a labor law overhaul aimed at ensuring workers can freely vote for their union representation and contracts.

The White House says controversial past comments from President Donald Trump's pick for the Federal Reserve Board are under review.

The Latest on President Donald Trump's pick for the Federal Reserve Board (all times local): 7:05 p.m. Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst says she's "not enthused" about supporting Stephen Moore to join the Federal Reserve board.

___ Alphabet Q1 revenue falls short of estimates SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google parent Alphabet beat analyst earnings expectations but fell short on revenue, sending its stock down more than 7% in after-hours trading.

U.S. stock indexes edged further into record territory Monday following more signs that the economy is growing in the not too hot, not too cold way that investors love.