Markets Right Now: Stocks shake off an early loss, end mixed
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Germany: Ex-execs make court deal over Colombia gun exports
Three former executives of German gun maker Sig Sauer have reached a deal that will spare them jail time over allegations they illegally sold firearms to Colombia.
Powell says Fed likely to end bond trimming by end of 2019
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is delivering his second day of testimony to Congress, this time to the House Banking Committee, now controlled by Democrats.
The Latest: UK Parliament votes to hold May to Brexit vow
The Latest on the negotiations on Brexit (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Amazon scraps lease on massive Seattle skyscraper after ditching NY HQ2
The e-commerce giant intends to sublease space in a Seattle tower.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns about defaulting on US debt payments
The U.S. government may run out of cash by the end of the fiscal year if Congress doesn’t raise the nation’s debt limit.
Powell says Fed is nearing decision on balance sheet runoff
The U.S. central bank is close to announcing the reduction of bonds it’s holding on its $4 trillion balance sheet.
US still sends lots of lobster to China, but tariff a worry
Preliminary data from the federal government say U.S. lobster exports to China held steady this year, despite tariffs imposed during trade hostilities between the two countries.
EU unhappy with Greek reforms, debt relief in doubt
Greece's bailout creditors say the country has fallen behind on several key reforms that have been set as a condition for debt relief.
The Latest: Fed to end runoff of bond holdings this year
The Latest on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony to the Congress (all times local): ___ 11:40 a.m.
US official: Much work remains to reach US-China trade deal
A U.S.-China trade agreement is far from being completed and will require much more work, particularly on enforcement, the U.S. official negotiating the pact told a House panel.
Ocasio-Cortez touts $15 campaign donations amid calls for reform
There is a growing movement among Democrats to shun donations from corporations and lobbyists.
Smaller tax refunds not bad news for middle class
In fact, the overwhelming majority of taxpayers are enjoying a net reduction in taxes, thanks to the new tax law.
Trump, UN sanctions and North Korea's economy
President Trump says the North Korean economy could thrive if the country denuclearizes.
US goods trade deficit widens sharply in December
The Commerce Department also reported retail inventories increased 0.9 percent in December after falling 0.4 percent in the prior month.
US pending home sales rebounded 4.6 percent in January
More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in January as lower mortgage rates appeared to give the real estate market a boost.
US pending home sales increase by 4.6% in January
Pending home contracts are seen as a forward-looking indicator of the health of the housing market.
Fourth-quarter GDP to be released Thursday: What to expect
If the economy grows by less than 2.2 percent, it will be the lowest reading in about two years.
Bill Gates on UBI: Government shouldn’t just write checks to everyone
The billionaire businessman said governments need to get better at identifying those in need.
ITV, BBC in concluding talks for new UK rival to Netflix
ITV says it is in the final phase of discussions with the BBC to create a new on-demand video platform to rival the likes of Netflix.


















