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.
Recession or not, it's out of Trump's hands
Yes, Trump’s policies undoubtedly impact the global economy. But none of that makes a material difference to the timing of the next recession.
Powell says Fed taking 'wait-and-see' approach on rate hikes
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says that the healthy U.S. economy and low inflation are allowing the central bank to take a patient, wait-and-see approach on interest rates.
Trump budget will seek funds for border wall, Space Force
President Donald Trump will be making a significant request for border wall funds and seeking money to start up Space Force as a new branch of the military in the White House budget being released next week.
Steve Forbes says emotions are your enemy when it comes to investing
On Saturday, investors on Wall Street will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the longest bull market in U.S. history
FDA approves 1st immunotherapy drug to treat breast cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first immunotherapy drug for breast cancer.
World Bank: Venezuela must pay Conoco more than $8 billion
A World Bank arbitration panel ruled on Friday that Venezuela must pay U.S. oil giant ConocoPhillips more than $8 billion as compensation for a decade-old expropriation dispute.
Alfa Romeo recalls vehicles; cruise control can go haywire
Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 60,000 cars and SUVs worldwide because they can keep going on cruise control or accelerate even after a driver taps the brakes.
First down week since January for S&P 500 as unease spreads
U.S. stocks fell Friday morning as signs piled up that the global economy is hitting the brakes, headlined by a surprisingly weak report on the U.S. job market.
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
Stocks closed lower on Wall Street Friday, leaving the benchmark S&P 500 index with its worst weekly showing since January and its eighth loss in the last nine days.
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