Markets Right Now: Late burst of buying leaves indexes mixed
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
California home purchase activity plunges amid affordability crisis
There are signs, however, that some relief could be on the way.
Fed's Kaplan warns global slowdown could spill into US
The Fed president also suggested the effects of the nearly year-long tit-for-tat trade battle between the U.S. and China will eventually start to impact U.S. economy.
China-US tariff concerns stalk markets once again
Asian markets tumbled on Friday after President Donald Trump said he doesn't plan to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping before a tariffs truce ends in March.
German December exports, imports rise unexpectedly strongly
German imports and exports both rose unexpectedly strongly in December, providing a positive note about the strength of Europe's largest economy amid growing worries.
Long lines to buy meat illustrate Iran's economic woes
In the frigid air of a Tehran winter, a mother of two stands in a long line of shoppers waiting for the chance to buy discounted meat at a store supported by Iran's government.
New Mexico lawmakers seek compromise on coal, clean power
Democratic lawmakers sought to speed up the transition to cleaner sources of electricity across New Mexico and phase out a major coal-fired power plant under legislation introduced Thursday.
Business Highlights
___ Bankruptcy judge gives Sears another chance NEW YORK (AP) — A bankruptcy judge has blessed a $5.2 billion plan by Sears chairman and biggest shareholder Eddie Lampert to keep the iconic business going.
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday
Stocks closed broadly lower Thursday as traders were discouraged by more disappointing news on the global economy and company profits.
Is copper predicting a US-China trade deal?
Economic predictor "Dr. Copper" seems to have become more of a specialist on the Chinese economy.
Unum to let workers exchange PTO for student debt relief
The insurance company said at the end of January it will offer the new benefit to help its workers tackle student debt.
US-China still 'miles' apart in trade talks, White House adviser says
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged after Kudlow’s comments.
Oil slips as investors weigh up supply factors
U.S. crude futures were down 75 cents, or 1.39 percent, at $53.26.
What Fed Chair Jerome Powell sees as America's top economic challenge
During a town hall in Washington, D.C., Powell said the likelihood of someone going from the “bottom to the top” has become increasingly slim
US weekly jobless claims fall from one-and-a-half-year high
Claims jumped to 253,000 in the prior week, which was the highest reading since September 2017.
Debt in America: History has taught us something
Since the financial crisis, have consumer and corporate debt levels grown too much, too soon?
Democrats seek to advance $15 minimum wage proposal
A House committee is scheduled to hold a full hearing on a proposed $15 minimum wage on Thursday.
Ben Carson: Trump should get credit for record-low minority unemployment but he doesn't
It ‘flies in the face’ of some narratives, said Carson.
4Q GDP estimate delayed until Feb. 28 because of government shutdown
On Thursday, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) confirmed the GDP will not be released until Feb. 28.
Trump says US will 'never' be a socialist country, here's why it matters so much
Let’s be clear – 'free' is not free to our country.

















