Economic Indicators

Facebook says service hindered by lack of local news

Facebook's effort to establish a service that provides its users with local news and information is being hindered by the lack of outlets where the company's technicians can find original reporting.

The Latest: Trump talks to GM CEO about Ohio plant closure

The Latest on President Donald Trump's efforts to get General Motors to reopen its Lordstown, Ohio plant (all times local): 7:05 p.m. President Donald Trump says he has spoken to General Motors CEO Mary Barra to vent his frustration about the automaker's closure of an Ohio manufacturing plant while the U.S. economy continues to fare well.

US business groups encouraged by prospect of US-China deal

U.S. business groups say they are encouraged by China's approval of a new law that loosens restrictions on foreign investment and say it could help smooth the way to a substantive trade agreement between the two countries.