Economic Indicators

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

With global growth slowing and many countries struggling with high debts, now is not the time for the "self-inflicted" economic wound of trade wars, the head of the International Monetary Fund is warning.

Stock prices of Brazil's state oil company have dropped after its decision to reverse an announced 5.7% increase in diesel prices.

China's prime minister has promised that Beijing will respect European standards and fair trade, seeking to allay concerns that it's flouting EU competition rules with huge investments on the continent.

Asian stock markets were mostly higher Friday after a mixed Wall Street close on listless trading.

The facts are that the U.S. needs to add pipeline capacity to take advantage of the American energy revolution.

China's exports rebounded from a contraction in March and sales to the United States grew strongly despite President Donald Trump's tariff hikes.

The big fat whopper that is being peddled by many during this 2020 election gear-up is that by taxing the rich more, it will raise enough revenue to force society into fairness.

The World Trade Organization has upheld South Korea's import ban on Japanese seafood from areas affected by the 2011 nuclear disaster in Fukushima.

U.S. stocks moved slightly higher in early trading Thursday as investors prepare for the latest round of corporate earnings.

Disney says its new video streaming service will launch in the U.S. as early as October.

The Latest on Disney's new video-streaming service (all times local): 5 p.m. Disney says its new streaming service, Disney Plus, will cost $6.99 per month when it launches in the U.S. on November 12.

Uber is providing a look under the hood of its business in the lead-up to its hotly anticipated debut on the stock market.

Six months after hurricanes devastated the Southeast, Washington infighting has shelved a widely backed disaster aid package that President Donald Trump's allies in Florida and Georgia are desperately seeking.

IMF Chief Christine Lagarde says the U.S. is in good shape but there are risks.

The Latest on Uber revealing its finances ahead of its initial public offering (all times local): 1:50 p.m. Uber is providing a look under the hood of its business in the lead-up to its hotly anticipated debut on the stock market.

___ Uber reveals finances as it gears up for IPO SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Uber is providing a look under the hood of its business in the lead-up to its hotly anticipated debut on the stock market.

A company owned by British billionaire Richard Branson is picking Guam as a site for its airplane-launched satellite service.

Stocks struggled to a mixed finish on Wall Street Thursday after an early rally sputtered.

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Thursday: Tesla Inc., down $7.64 to $268.42