In black neighborhoods, Trump's economic boasts ring hollow
The record low rate of black unemployment is one of President Donald Trump's favorite talking points in touting his administration's success.
Stock bubble bigger than 2008 crash: Peter Schiff
Investor Peter Schiff is sounding the alarm on this week’s market selloff.
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___ Stocks plunge again on wide selling; Dow drops another 545 NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks tumble for the second consecutive day as the market's recent downturn gets worse.
Higher rates: Sign of economic strength or a risk? Try both
This week's dizzying sell-offs in the financial markets have been a rude reminder that the U.S. economy is no longer relying on ultra-low interest rates to fuel growth.
Higher rates both a sign of US economic might and risk to it
This week's dizzying sell-offs in the financial markets have been a rude reminder that the U.S. economy is no longer relying on ultra-low interest rates to fuel growth.
Markets Right Now: US stocks slump on day of wide swings
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Stock markets more resilient, compared to financial crisis days
Stock selloffs are when investors “need to buy.”
Can earnings season come to the rescue for stocks?
The last time the stock market was falling this much , this fast, earnings season helped come to the rescue.
Risk of streaming fatigue as Walmart, AT&T, Disney join fray
Walmart, AT&T and Disney are joining stalwarts such as Netflix in streaming video and creating original shows.
Dow Jones industrials fall more than 500 points as stocks suffer second day of huge losses
Dow Jones industrials fall more than 500 points as stocks suffer second day of huge losses.
Backers say there's still time to save Ohio's nuclear plants
A group backed by the owner of Ohio's two nuclear plants is taking another run at persuading state lawmakers to come up with a lifeline for the plants, which are slated to close by 2021.
Italian parliament approves controversial spending targets
Italy's parliament has approved deficit-raising spending targets, defying markets and Italy's eurozone partners who had been pressing for changes.
Mortgage rates climb to 5%, first time since 2011
Higher interest rates and record prices have made homes less affordable.
Trump: Probably lost 'billions' being president, but it's 'worth every penny'
The pay isn’t why Trump enjoys running America.
Former UK envoy says May's Brexit plan a 'pipe dream'
Britain's former ambassador to the European Union says Prime Minister Theresa May's blueprint for Brexit is a "pipe dream" that has no chance of being accepted by the bloc.
Social Security checks will grow in 2019 as inflation rises
Tens of millions of Social Security beneficiaries and other retirees can expect an increase in benefits next year as inflation edges higher.
Mortgage rates leap to 7-year highs; 30-year at 4.90 percent
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates leaped this week to their highest levels in seven years amid global anxiety over rising interest rates that has gripped financial markets.
Biz leaders fight Trump on Fed critique
The president criticized the U.S. central bank for raising interest rates too aggressively.
US consumer prices up slight 0.1 percent in September
Consumer prices edged up a slight 0.1 percent in September as energy prices retreated after a big gain in August.
With few seeing second act for Sears, company shares routed
Sears is being pummeled before the opening bell on a report that banks are pushing the 130-year-old retailer to liquidate.














