Economic Indicators

Trump has reportedly blamed Mnuchin for recommending Powell for the top Fed job.

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its two-day policy meeting on March 19-20.

Signs of a weaker economy have led some small business owners to cut back or freeze hiring.

Samantha Martin does most of the annual hiring for her public relations firm in the first quarter.

Interest rates are currently at a target range of 2.25 percent to 2.5 percent.

According to the Siena Research Institute, 57 percent of voters think it was bad for the state that Amazon reneged on its deal.

The European Central Bank has left its policy promises and interest rates unchanged as it weighs looming risks to the economy from Brexit and trade disputes.

Johnson Publishing Co., publisher of two iconic magazines, Ebony and Jet, that helped changed the image of black people portrayed by U.S. media, has filed for bankruptcy liquidation in a federal court in Chicago.

Ford is recalling 327,000 F-Series pickup trucks in North America for a second time to fix problems with engine block heater cables that can cause fires.

Potential Fed Board Candidate nominees vowed to make Jerome Powell “the most successful chairman ever.”

The Latest on the European Central Bank's monetary policy meeting (all times local): 2:45 p.m.

European Central Bank keeps interest rates at record lows amid economic risks from Brexit, trade conflicts.

Asian shares were mixed Wednesday amid growing tensions between the U.S. and the European Union and a dim forecast on global economic growth.

As the International Monetary Fund warned this week, current trade tensions between the U.S., China, Mexico and Canada -- if not cooled -- could lead to a downturn in global economic growth.

U.S. stocks moved broadly lower in early trading Tuesday on Wall Street, putting the S&P 500 index at risk of ending an eight-day winning streak.

California masterfully markets its surfing culture and Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday he wants to share that expertise with El Salvador to help boost tourism and provide more economic opportunities for its impoverished citizens.

___ Capitol Hill hearing on online hate sees it firsthand WASHINGTON (AP) — A congressional hearing on online hate turned into a vivid demonstration of the problem when a YouTube livestream of the proceedings was bombarded with racist and anti-Semitic comments.

Dalio is a particularly odd guy to be calling balls and strikes on capitalism.

Stocks closed lower on Wall Street Tuesday, breaking an eight-day winning streak for the S&P 500 index.

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