Economic Indicators

US factories grew at slower pace in September

U.S. factories grew at a slower pace in September as manufacturers continued to cope with supply disruptions stemming from trade disputes with China, Europe, Mexico and Canada.

Shares mostly higher after US-Canada set new trade deal

Asian stocks were mixed Monday and Wall Street futures rose after the U.S. and Canada said they had reached a compromise on revising their trade pact KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 0.5 percent to 24,245.76.

The Latest: Canada, US officially cite trade agreement

The Latest on trade talks between U.S. and Canada (all times local): 9:40 p.m. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called a meeting with his Cabinet late Sunday after Canada and the U.S. made substantial progress in free trade talks.

North Korea learns to embrace its inner consumer

In an instructional television program about table tennis on the state-run sports channel, every ball, paddle and shirt bear the logo of "Naegohyang," one of North Korea's most recognizable brands.