Economic Indicators

U.S. stocks edged lower in early trading on Wall Street Wednesday ahead of the latest interest rate policy decision by the Federal Reserve.

The Federal Reserve is expected to end its latest policy meeting Wednesday by refining its new overarching message that it plans to be "patient" about any further interest rate hikes.

Below is the statement the Fed released Wednesday after its policy meeting ended: Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in January indicates that the labor market remains strong but that growth of economic activity has slowed from its solid rate in the fourth quarter.

Stocks got a brief bump from news that the Federal Reserve doesn't plan to raise rates this year, but still ended mostly lower Wednesday after those gains faded.

___ Federal Reserve foresees no interest rate hikes in 2019 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged and projected no rate hikes in 2019, dramatically underscoring its plan to be "patient" about any further increases.

JPMorgan Chase chief economist Anthony Chan responds to fears of a global slowdown.

Top U.S. CEOs are reporting that their economic outlook weakened in the first three months of the year although it remains above its historical average.

European Union regulators have hit Google with a 1.49 billion euro ($1.68 billion) fine for abusing its dominant role in online advertising.

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

Shares in Germany's Bayer have plunged after a U.S. jury found the Roundup weed killer was a substantial factor in a California man's cancer — the second case that has gone against manufacturer Monsanto, acquired by Bayer last year.

The Latest on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting (all times local): 4:45 a.m.

The White House Council of Economic Advisers credit the Trump administration's policies for recent economic growth.

In a move that was widely expected, policymakers at the U.S. central bank unanimously agreed to leave interest rates unchanged.

Agriculture accounts for 20 percent of Nebraska’s gross domestic product in 2018.

Federal Reserve signals no interest rate hike in 2019.

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 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.

The suit alleges anti-competitive practices that have resulted in artificially high commission levels.

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.

Specific details from the document have largely been kept secret, even from lawmakers.