Economic Indicators

A trade deficit may be good for the U.S. economy.

Shares tumbled Friday in Asia, led by sharp declines in Shanghai and Hong Kong, after China reported its exports plunged more than 20 percent in February from a year earlier.

The trade slump has added to pressure on Chinese leaders to make peace with Washington in their tariff fight over Beijing's technology ambitions.

China's exports to the United States fell 14.1 percent from a year earlier in the first two months of 2019 as President Donald Trump's punitive tariffs chilled demand, while sales to the rest of the world also slid.

Japan's economy grew at an annual pace of 1.9 percent in October-December, according to revised data from the Cabinet Office that showed stronger investment than earlier reported.

China exports fall 4.6 percent in first 2 months of 2019; exports to US off 5.8 percent amid tariff battle.

New York state is launching a program aimed at informing consumers about the terms of service and privacy policies of popular internet applications and services.

U.S. stocks moved lower in morning trading, led by banks and technology companies, putting the market on track for its first losing week since January.

Representative Kevin Brady (R-Texas) says Republicans and Democrats need to come together and stop unnecessary spending.

U.S. farmers hoping a trade deal with China gets resolved quickly.

___ A hot US job market is coaxing people in from the sidelines WASHINGTON (AP) — A surprisingly strong burst of job growth over the past year has led many economists to wonder: Where are all the workers coming from?

Stocks fell again on Wall Street Thursday, marking the fourth straight loss for the S&P 500 and placing the benchmark index on track for its first weekly drop since January.

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The government's consumer watchdog agency came under new scrutiny from the House Financial Services Committee, now controlled by Democrats who say the appointees chosen by President Donald Trump to lead the organization have undermined its mission to protect Americans.

Pharmacy benefit managers are really raking it in.

Overall optimism by American manufactures is being overshadowed by thousands of unfilled jobs, said NAM President Jay Timmons.

Retail leads the way for planned cuts.

Productivity is the amount of output per hour of work.

Gender parity is not a priority for the majority of the world’s companies.

Italy kicked off its basic income program, but could the U.S. adopt the same socialist idea?