Trump proposes record spending, trillion-dollar deficit
President Donald Trump's new budget is returning to an old fight over spending on a border wall with Mexico.
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___ Boeing 737 Max 8s under scrutiny after Ethiopia crash HEJERE, Ethiopia (AP) — Airlines in Ethiopia, China, Indonesia and elsewhere have grounded the Boeing 737 Max 8 jetliner after the second devastating crash of one of the planes in five months.
How major US stock indexes fared Monday
Technology companies powered U.S. stocks to broad gains Monday, giving the benchmark S&P 500 index its biggest increase since late January.
Markets Right Now: Tech stocks lead rally; Boeing hits Dow
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:40 a.m.
Fight over nuclear plants arrives at Pennsylvania Capitol
Legislation designed to pump hundreds of millions of ratepayer dollars into Three Mile Island and Pennsylvania's other nuclear power plants is being introduced Monday and could usher in heated debate over whether the plants deserve what critics call a bailout.
US inflation forecasts decline, supporting rate-hike holiday
The survey of consumer expectations is one of the Fed's price gauges as it weighs the need for rate rises.
'60 Minutes' really wanted a negative headline on Trump: Varney
FBN's Stuart Varney on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's interview on CBS' '60 Minutes.'
Elizabeth Warren's plan to break up big tech would hurt consumers, innovation
Attacking our leading tech companies just for their size would raise consumer prices, limit choice and discourage innovation.
No recession in US economy anytime soon, says Fed chief
Jay Powell said he expects that U.S. economic growth will continue to be positive and continue to be at a healthy rate.
Stocks up as economic data, tech shares offset effect of Boeing woes
Shares of the aeronautical giant had their biggest loss since Oct. 29, 2017.
U.S. retail sales rise in January; December revised sharply down
Retail sales in January increased 2.3 percent from a year ago, when no change was expected.
US retail sales rise a slight 0.2 percent in January as consumers stay cautious
US retail sales rise a slight 0.2 percent in January as consumers stay cautious.
World shares mostly higher as China-US trade talks drag on
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Monday as investors awaited further developments in trade talks between the U.S. and China.
From backstop to Brexiteer, AP demystifies Brexit jargon
From backstop to Brexiteer, Britain's decision to leave the European Union has spawned a baffling array of new terms.
Powell says Trump's attacks played no role in rate pause
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says political attacks by President Donald Trump played no role in the Fed's decision in January to signal that it planned to take a pause in hiking interest rates.
Asian shares mixed as China-US trade talks drag on
Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday as investors awaited further developments in trade talks between the U.S. and China.
Trump expected to seek $8.6B for border wall in new budget
President Donald Trump's top economist is brushing off concerns about rising budget deficits and slowing economic growth in advance of the release of the president's 2020 budget.
Newly elected NAHB Chairman Greg Ugalde talks homebuilding
Rising U.S. home prices and a shortage of properties on the market have made homes less affordable for many would-be buyers, even after the fall in mortgage rates over recent weeks.
Parliament facing Brexit decisions, more drama and deadline
After months of Brexit deadlock, this is it: decision time.
China's Yi affirms pledge to avoid devaluation for trade
China's central bank governor says American and Chinese envoys discussed sticking to promises to avoid currency devaluations to boost exports during negotiations aimed at ending a tariff war.














