Federal Reserve signals no interest rate hike in 2019
Federal Reserve signals no interest rate hike in 2019.
Trump says tariffs on China could stay to ensure compliance
President Donald Trump says if the U.S. gets a trade deal with China, tariffs could stay in place for some time to ensure Beijing "lives by the deal."
Ford repackages investment, boosts new jobs from 850 to 900
Ford is repackaging a previously announced manufacturing investment in the Detroit area and now says it will spend $900 million and create 900 new jobs over the next four years.
Real estate firms accused of 'conspiring' to overcharge home sellers in class-action suit
The suit alleges anti-competitive practices that have resulted in artificially high commission levels.
Mexico president talks US investment with Trump son in law
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says talks with White House senior adviser Jared Kushner have led to advances toward an agreement that would have the U.S. government guarantee some $10 billion in development investments for Mexico and Central America.
Trump has legal justification to implement auto tariffs: Report
Specific details from the document have largely been kept secret, even from lawmakers.
House hunting? Is now a good time to buy a home?
For many homebuyers, 2019 might prove to be a better year for buying.
World markets mostly lower as investors await Fed report
Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy statement.
BMW warns profits will fall due to costs, trade uncertainty
German automaker BMW says its profits this year will be "well below" last year's due to higher raw materials prices, the costs of compliance with tougher emissions requirements and unfavorable shifts in currency exchange rates.
Fed's balance sheet plan, economic outlook under microscope
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is due to hold a press conference half an hour after the release of the policy statement.
UK inflation edges higher as Bank of England meets on rates
Official figures show that inflation edged higher in February but remains slightly below the Bank of England's target.
Disney closes $71B deal for Fox entertainment assets
Disney is closing its $71 billion acquisition of Fox's entertainment business in a move set to shake up the media landscape.
Asian markets trend lower, tracking Wall St losses
U.S. stocks edged higher in early trading on Wall Street Tuesday as the market extended a winning streak well into a second week.
Goodbye console? Google launches game-streaming platform
Google says it plans to launch a video-game streaming platform called Stadia, positioning itself to take on the traditional video-game business.
FedEx profit falls, CEO calls the results disappointing
Shares of FedEx fell in after-hours trading after the package-delivery giant reported lower profit.
FDA approves drug for treating postpartum depression
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug specifically developed for severe depression after childbirth.
Egads, Batman! Dubious interns cited in White House report
This year's Economic Report of the President credits an unusual group of interns that includes the alter egos of Batman, Spider-Man and Captain America, Monty Python alumnus John Cleese, Kathryn Janeway from "Star Trek: Voyager" and the corpulent Star Wars villain Jabba the Hutt.
Facebook to overhaul ad targeting to prevent discrimination
Facebook is settling five lawsuits alleging that its advertising systems enabled discrimination in housing, credit and employment ads.
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___ High-level US-China trade talks to resume next week WASHINGTON (AP) — Top U.S. trade and economic officials will visit China late next week for another round of negotiations, a White House official says.
Lawmakers want NFL's Panthers to practice in South Carolina
South Carolina lawmakers are taking steps to lure the Carolina Panthers to move their practice facility and operations across the North Carolina state line by introducing legislation that would provide tax credits and incentives to professional sports teams.













