Economic Indicators

Iran president warns of 'war situation' as sanctions resume

Iran greeted the re-imposition of U.S. sanctions on Monday with air defense drills and an acknowledgement from President Hassan Rouhani the nation faces a "war situation," raising Mideast tensions as America's maximalist approach to the Islamic Republic takes hold.

China's Xi promises market opening as import fair begins

President Xi Jinping has promised to open China's market wider as he opened a trade fair meant to promote the country's image as an importer, but he offered no response to U.S. and European complaints about technology policy and curbs on foreign business.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump's fabrications on Medicare, immigrants

In the final days before pivotal midterm elections, President Donald Trump is painting a distorted picture of immigration while exaggerating his record of achieving economic gains for non-whites and improving health care for veterans.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump spreads distortions on immigration

President Donald Trump peddled distorted theories and bogus numbers on immigration as he attempted to stir up voters' worries about a migrant procession in Mexico, and he also used the campaign's final days to claim economic gains for minorities that have not been achieved.