Economic Indicators

US charges Malaysian financier in multibillion-dollar scheme

The Justice Department has charged a fugitive Malaysian financier in a money laundering and bribery scheme that pilfered billions of dollars from a Malaysian investment fund created to promote economic development in that country.

Business Highlights

___ Google employees leave work to protest treatment of women SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thousands of Google employees around the world walk off the job to protest what they say is the tech giant's mishandling of sexual misconduct allegations against executives.

The Latest: Goldman Sachs cooperates in Malaysian fund probe

The Latest on charges against a Malaysian financier and two former Goldman Sachs bankers (all times local): 5 p.m. Goldman Sachs says it is cooperating with the investigation into alleged misuse of money from a Malaysian investment fund created to promote economic development there.

US factories grew more slowly in October

American manufacturers grew at a slower pace in October as factories contended with supply disruptions caused by trade disputes with China, Europe and other trading partners.