Economic Indicators

Turkey says it has begun a search for oil and gas in east Mediterranean waters in a move that could stoke regional tensions.

Small business hiring slowed in October, continuing a pattern of erratic job growth that began early this year.

Companies continue to hire despite labor market shortage.

Asian markets rose on Wednesday after big American companies reported strong earnings for the third quarter, soothing fears that rising interest rates may deter corporate investment.

Official figures show that inflation across the 19-country eurozone has risen to its highest level in nearly six years, largely on the back of higher energy prices.

France's foreign minister says the French arms industry isn't dependent on sales to Saudi Arabia, suggesting that France need not prioritize its economic ties with the kingdom as it weighs the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

The Pacific rim trade pact abandoned by President Donald Trump will take effect at the year's end after Australia became became the sixth nation to ratify it.

An official measure of China's manufacturing activity fell to a two-year low in October, adding to pressure on Beijing to shore up economic growth amid a tariff war with Washington.

The central bank maintained its short-term interest rate target at minus 0.1 percent.

Whirlpool Corp. has announced plans for a $55 million expansion that will bring about 150 more jobs to Oklahoma.

___ Stocks rally on earnings a day after ending at 5-month lows NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks climb as strong results from a number of companies help the market regain a sliver of its recent losses.

A leading credit ratings agency has warned that Britain faces the prospect of recession if it crashes out of the European Union in March without a deal on future relations.

U.S. stocks climbed Tuesday after solid earnings reports from several big companies.

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Pfizer, which will be under the leadership of a new CEO starting next year, is reporting better than expected earnings for the third-quarter.

After a record year of Halloween spending in 2017, this year's Halloween is expected to follow similar trends.

President Donald Trump has warned that if Democrats regain political power in the midterm elections, the U.S. economy would essentially implode.

High confidence is key headed into the most important shopping season of the year.

Much of Britain will continue to feel the effects of eight years of spending cuts, even after the government's Treasury chief heralded the end of austerity by splashing out billions of pounds for health, transportation and small business in his latest budget.

A group of technology company chiefs is warning that a digital services tax proposed by the European Commission would hinder innovation and economic growth.