Economic Indicators

G-20 summit in Argentina: A look at what happened

Leaders of the world's largest economic powers have agreed to overhaul the global body that regulates trade disputes, but they faced resistance from President Donald Trump over the Paris accord on climate change.

Lamont warned about unemployment trust fund's insolvency

Among the challenges Connecticut's incoming governor faces: an insolvent unemployment compensation fund that could ultimately cost the state's employers hundreds of millions of additional dollars in payments.

The Latest: Trump considering 2-week US funding extension

The Latest on President Donald Trump at the Group of 20 summit (all times local): 1:15 p.m. President Donald Trump has ordered American flags to fly at half-staff for 30 days to honor former President George H.W. Bush.

Thugs break up Mexico union vote despite new trade pact

Thugs broke up an attempt to certify a new, more independent union at a Finnish-owned automotive wiring plant a day before leaders of the U.S., Mexico and Canada signed a new trade pact requiring Mexico to better protect workers' rights, a union charged Friday.

Montana mine expansion advances amid owner's bankruptcy

A major coal mine expansion in southeastern Montana received a preliminary green light from state and federal officials on Friday even as the mine's owner remains tied up in bankruptcy proceedings with plans to sell the property.

Tariff tensions shadow US, Canada, Mexico trade pact signing

President Trump kicks off two days of diplomacy at the Group of 20 summit in Argentina on Friday after his abrupt decision to cancel a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin overshadowed the proceedings before they even started.