European Central Bank confident in plan to remove stimulus
Top European Central Bank officials expressed confidence at their last meeting that inflation is trending toward levels more consistent with a strong economy after 2.5 trillion euros ($2.9 trillion) in bond-purchase stimulus.
Stock market drop spreads, Wall Street set to fall again
A stock market rout that started on Wall Street rolled through Asia on Thursday, driving China's benchmark to a four-year low and sending indexes in Japan, Korea and Australia plunging.
As markets swoon, finance chiefs urge US, China to cool it
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim says the trade tensions escalating between the U.S. and China could undo global progress in helping end extreme poverty.
Months of anxiety for Wisconsin manufacturers amid trade war
The trade war between the United States and China has made for a nerve-wracking summer of uncertainty in Wisconsin for manufacturing companies vital to the state's economy.
German government cuts growth forecast amid trade tensions
The German government has cut its forecast for the country's economic growth this year to 1.8 percent from 2.3 percent, in part because of rising global trade tensions.
Papua New Guinea gov't says it won't pay for 40 luxury cars
The Papua New Guinea government has taken delivery of a fleet of 40 luxury Maserati cars to drive world leaders around during a summit next month, but has also assured the poor South Pacific island nation's taxpayers that they won't pay for the extravagance.
The Latest: Southeast Asian leaders affirm free trade goals
The Latest on the IMF-World Bank annual meeting in Bali, Indonesia (all times local): 11:05 a.m.
High-flying tech stocks at forefront of Wall Street's slump
Technology and internet stocks have led the way for much of Wall Street's bull market run, propelling the stocks of big names like Apple, Amazon and Google's parent company sharply higher along the way.
S. Korea walks back on possibly lifting sanctions on North
South Korea has walked back on a proposal to lift some of its unilateral sanctions against North Korea following President Donald Trump's blunt response.
AP Exclusive: Tests show toxin in chain stores' jewelry
Jewelry with the toxic metal cadmium is showing up on the shelves of national retailers including Ross, Nordstrom Rack and Papaya, according to newly released test results.
Q&A: Why rising interest rates are shaking financial markets
The foundation at the center of the investment world is shaking.
Losses on Wall Street ripple through Asia; stocks slump
U.S. stock indexes fell in early trading Wednesday as interest rates nudged higher yet.
Trump: Fed ‘has gone crazy’ as it raises interest rates
Trump criticized the Fed after a broad selloff in stocks.
Amazon, Facebook pummeled as tech stocks record worst day in 7 years
The market suffered a broad selloff Wednesday.
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___ Dow industrials sink 831 points as tech companies plunge NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks plunged to their worst loss in eight months on Wednesday as technology companies continued to drop.
President Donald Trump says after stocks drop that Federal Reserve 'has gone crazy,' says markets in 'correction'
President Donald Trump says after stocks drop that Federal Reserve 'has gone crazy,' says markets in 'correction'
Q&A: Why rising interest rates are shaking financial markets
The foundation at the center of the investment world is shaking.
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
U.S. stocks plunged to their worst loss in eight months on Wednesday as technology companies continued to drop.
Markets Right Now: White House downplays market plunge
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Trump signs bills to help patients stop overpaying for drugs
President Donald Trump has signed into law two bills that would allow pharmacists to tell consumers when paying cash would be cheaper than using insurance.