US says 'significant work remains' in trade talks with China
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says "significant work remains" in trade talks with China, and officials from both nations will be in continuous contact to resolve outstanding issues.
AP Explains: Trump's threat to tax Mexican auto imports
President Donald Trump is threatening to deploy his favorite weapon — import taxes — to pressure Mexico to do more to keep migrants and drugs from crossing into the United States.
Trump adviser says Trump not trying to hurt Fed independence
President Donald Trump is calling on the Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates, saying the economy will take off like a "rocketship" if the Fed begins loosening policy.
Business Highlights
___ Hiring rebounds as US employers add a solid 196,000 jobs WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring in the United States rebounded in March as employers added a solid 196,000 jobs, up sharply from February's scant gain and evidence that many businesses still want to hire despite signs that the economy is slowing.
Jobs rebound drives US stocks higher for another weekly gain
Stocks rose Friday morning after a better-than-expected report on U.S. jobs eased worries that the economy is slowing too sharply.
CPSC warns against Rock 'n Plays for babies over 3 months
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says infants older than 3 months, or those who can roll over, should not use Fisher-Price Rock 'n Plays because of multiple deaths.
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Friday, capping another solid week of gains for the market, after a big rebound in hiring last month eased concerns that the U.S. economy is slowing too sharply.
Feds look to crack down on Chinese economic espionage
Federal prosecutors in Boston are looking to crack down on economic espionage by Chinese nationals.
Unemployment rate for college graduates fell in March
The path of unemployment rates in March diverged along education levels.
Where Americans found jobs: Health care and restaurants
U.S. job growth in March surged in the service sector, with health care adding 49,000 jobs as hospitals and nursing care facilities stepped up hiring.
The Latest: Trump wants Fed rate cut, quantitative easing
The Latest on Friday's jobs report (all times local): 8:30 a.m.
Conagra recalls Hunt's tomato paste due to possible mold
Conagra is recalling some Hunt's tomato paste cans due to the possibility of mold.
World shares rise on hopes for US-China trade progress
Shares are mostly higher in Asia after President Donald Trump and a senior Chinese envoy said trade talks in Washington were making progress.
US job growth rebounds in March with 196,000 added
March job creation marks the 118th month of straight gains.
NATO chief: China's economy, military a 'rising power'
"China is a rising power, with a growing economy, investing heavily in new military capabilities," said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
German industrial production rises on construction gains
German industrial production rose unexpectedly in February, driven by strong growth in the construction sector.
S. Korea launches 5G smartphone networks ahead of schedule
South Korea's telecommunications carriers have turned on super-fast 5G mobile internet networks abruptly ahead of schedule in an attempt to ensure the country becomes the first in the world to launch the services.
Chinese authorities shut down site of deadly chemical blast
Authorities are shutting down an eastern China industrial park after 78 people were killed last month by a chemical explosion.
Asia shares mixed, Japan gains after wobbles on Wall Street
U.S. stocks moved broadly higher Thursday on Wall Street in early trading, led by media and internet companies.
Worker at Texas chemical plant damaged by fire files lawsuit
A worker injured in a fire this week at a Houston-area chemical plant is suing the company that owns the plant and is seeking more than $1 million in damages.









