Economic Indicators

With President Donald Trump warning that it "could be a long time" before the partial shutdown of the government ends, concerns are rising about potential economic damage given that the shutdown is coinciding with other threats.

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday: Apple Inc., down $15.73 to $142.19

Stocks went into a steep slide Thursday after Apple sent a shudder through Wall Street with word that iPhone sales in China are falling, reinforcing fears that the global economy is weakening.

Apple's $1,000 iPhone is a tough sell to Chinese consumers jittery over an economic slump and the trade war with Washington.

Romania's prime minister has fired the head of the country's tax agency amid concerns about the European country's spiraling budget deficit.

The past year felt dismal for investors.

For Congress, this should be the most important 2019 trade priority.

A long, partial government shutdown could affect hiring in January, according to the chair of the Council of Economic Advisers.

The Fed has raised interest rates nine times since 2015, and four times in 2018.

The Latest on sales at Apple Inc., which issued a rare cut to its revenue forecast citing weakness in China (all times local): 9:15 a.m.

General Motors has promoted product development chief Mark Reuss (Royce) to company president.

Asian markets were mixed on Thursday after tumbling more than 1 percent on the first trading day of 2019.

Analysts expected private sector employment to increase by 178,000 jobs in December.

The administration's proposed rule would give businesses a new way to offer health benefits and make it easier for millions of workers to purchase coverage that suits their needs and budget.

Analysts expect the U.S. economy to have added 177,000 jobs in December.

Official figures show that Turkey's inflation rate eased for the second consecutive month in December, helped by tax cuts and discounted prices on consumer goods.

Global stocks are falling to start 2019 after more shaky economic news from China.

Netflix has provided the movie industry with an unprecedented peek at how a newly released film is faring as competition for Hollywood's biggest names intensifies.

___ The stock market starts off 2019 with more turbulence NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks finish the first trading day of 2019 with small gains as a roller-coaster ride continues for the market.

The roller-coaster ride on Wall Street resumed on Wednesday as stocks plunged at the start of the first trading day of the new year, then slowly recovered and finished a little higher.