The Latest: Apple says its new services will respect privacy
The Latest on Apple's streaming TV event (all times local): 10:25 a.m.
Oil prices mixed on economic slowdown fears, supply hopes
The market is now looking ahead to weekly data on U.S. crude inventories.
Markets Right Now: Stock indexes end an indecisive day mixed
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): ___ 9:35 a.m.
Inverted yield curve a signal to buy: CFRA investment strategist
The markets kicked off the trading week with the spread between the 3-month and 10-yr Treasury yields inverted for the second trading day in a row.
FHA tightening mortgage underwriting standards as credit scores decline
The agency is prepared to take further action to address an increase in “higher-risk credit characteristics” within its mortgage portfolio.
For Venezuela's 1 percent, a lavish wedding amid crisis
Amid all the turmoil, there's still time to celebrate for Venezuela's 1 percenters.
Poland aims to meet EU budget rules despite higher spending
Poland's finance minister says she is aiming to keep the country's budget deficit within European Union rules even after a series of pre-election spending pledges to help families, young people and pensioners.
World markets slide on concerns over global growth
Shares tumbled in Asia on Monday after Wall Street ended last week with a broad retreat, while Thailand's market saw a moderate loss following a general election that appeared likely to keep the incumbent, junta-backed prime minister in power.
Survey: Business economists see slowdown in growth this year
The nation's business economists foresee a sharp slowdown in U.S. economic growth over the next two years, in sharp contrast to the Trump administration's predictions that growth will accelerate this year and next.
German business confidence climbs after 6-month decline
A closely watched survey shows that business confidence in Germany, Europe's biggest economy, is improving after six months of declines.
Ukrainian workers, seeing little hope at home, head abroad
As Ukrainians get ready for a presidential election on Sunday, millions have already voted with their feet to leave a nation mired in corruption and inequality.
Asian shares sink, tracking Friday's retreat on Wall Street
Shares were sharply lower in Asia on Monday after Wall Street ended last week with a broad retreat.
Chinese leader visits Monaco amid European 5G tech worries
Chinese President Xi Jinping is coming to Monaco and France amid mixed feelings in Europe about China's growing global influence.
California grower recalls avocados over possible listeria
A Southern California company is voluntarily recalling whole avocados over possible listeria contamination.
Florida may boost regulation of cosmetic surgery clinics
Prompted by the deaths of several out-of-state women, Florida lawmakers are advancing a bill to crack down on the state's cosmetic surgery industry.
Sri Lanka begins work on $3.9B refinery near China-run port
Work has begun on a $3.9 billion oil refinery to be funded by a Singapore-Oman joint venture next to a Chinese-run port in what will be Sri Lanka's largest foreign investment ever.
US to host Chinese trade delegation starting April 3
The White House says the U.S. will host a delegation from China led by Vice Premier Liu He for meetings beginning April 3. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders also said Saturday that President Donald Trump is sending U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to Beijing next week to continue trade negotiations with China.
Italy, China sign accord deepening economic ties
Italy has signed a memorandum of understanding with China in support of Beijing's "Belt and Road" initiative, which aims to weave a network of ports, bridges and power plants linking China with Africa, Europe and beyond.
Dispute over refinery near national park heats up in court
Parties involved in a dispute over whether North Dakota regulators should be involved in the siting of an oil refinery near Theodore Roosevelt National Park have filed their initial legal arguments in state court.
Navajo Nation company ends bid to buy power plant, mine
One of the largest coal-fired power plants in the West will close this year as planned after a Navajo Nation company ended its long-shot bid Friday to acquire it.
















