Economic Indicators

Stocks closed broadly lower on Wall Street Friday, erasing the market's gains for the week, as investors became increasingly worried that the global economy is slowing down.

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

One of the most closely watched predictors for recession just yelped even louder.

Energy Secretary Rick Perry announced Friday that the Trump administration has finalized $3.7 billion in new loan guarantees to support completion of the first new U.S. commercial nuclear reactors in a generation, calling the expansion of nuclear energy "the real" Green New Deal.

President Donald Trump says he will nominate Stephen Moore, a prominent conservative economist, to fill a vacancy on the Federal Reserve's seven-member board.

Less than a week after a series of critical tweets from President Donald Trump over an Ohio plant closure, General Motors is announcing plans to add 400 jobs and build a new electric vehicle at a Michigan factory.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is launching a two-day official visit aimed at deepening economic and cultural ties with Italy through an ambitious infrastructure building program that has raised suspicions among Italy's U.S. and European allies.

Trump says he's nominating campaign adviser, conservative economist Stephen Moore to Federal Reserve board.

President Trump tells FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo that Federal Reserve policies have impeded economic growth.

Stephen Moore previously called on Chairman Jerome Powell to resign.

A combination of seasonal factors and OPEC production cuts are causing prices to tick higher.

US home sales soared 11.8 percent in February as affordability helped by rising wages and falling mortgage rates.

It was the worst day for U.S. stocks since Jan. 3, 2019.

Spain is trying to lure back thousands of Spaniards who went abroad to find work when the country's economy went into a downturn.

Beijing has been steadily gathering support for its "Belt and Road" initiative, which aims to weave a network of ports, bridges and power plants linking China with Africa, Europe and beyond.

Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is recalling more than 69,000 pounds (31,297 kilograms) of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips because they may be contaminated with pieces of metal.

As the renowned Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises noted, government action often produces unintended consequences that result in problems greater than the ones the actions were meant to solve.

European Union leaders worried about China's growing power are devising plans to counter the ambitions of a country they describe as a "systemic rival."

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U.S. stocks moved broadly higher in early trading on Wall Street Thursday as technology stocks offset declines in the banking sector.