What is a big bank? Fed reconsiders standards: Report
President Trump signed a bill in May scaling back some post-financial crisis regulations.
Jack Ma says US-China trade war could last 20 years
Alibaba founder Jack Ma says the trade dispute between the U.S. and China could "unfortunately" last 20 years.
Google's first urban development raises data concerns
Heated streets will melt ice and snow on contact.
Markets Right Now: Dow at record even as broad market falls
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
The Latest: Kudlow says rising wages not inflationary
The Latest on a pay raise more than 350,000 workers at Amazon.com (all times local): 7:10 a.m.
Iran's rial unexpectedly rallies after weeks of steep falls
Iran's currency, the rial, is rallying after weeks of depreciation following President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw America from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers.
Boris Johnson turns up heat on May at Conservative meeting
Former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson revved up Britain's Conservative Party Tuesday and ramped up pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May, condemning her proposed divorce deal with the European Union as a "cheat" that would keep the country manacled to the bloc.
Poll: Half of young Americans see better financial future
About half of young Americans expect to be financially better off than their parents, according to a new poll, a sign that the dream of upward mobility is alive but somewhat tempered.
Italy digs in on spending, jolting markets and worrying EU
Concern about the spending plans of Italy's new populist government's is shaking the country's financial markets again.
Japan's PM reshuffles Cabinet; foreign, trade ministers stay
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has reshuffled his Cabinet following his re-election as president of the ruling party, retaining key diplomatic and economy posts as Japan tackles tough trade talks with the U.S. Abe was re-elected in September to head the Liberal Democratic Party for a third term, paving the way to serve as Japan's leader for up to three more years.
Saudi gives Yemen $200 million amid currency's slide
Saudi Arabia has given a $200 million cash infusion to Yemen's Central Bank to shore up its reserves after the war-torn country's currency went into freefall over the past few weeks.
World stocks slip as trade relief fades, amid Italy concerns
Asian shares fell on Tuesday as relief that the United States had brokered a trade deal with Canada gave way to concerns that negotiations with China were at a standstill.
Europe 'more exposed' in next downturn, Moody's warns
In a bleak assessment, credit ratings agency Moody's has warned that Europe remains highly vulnerable to another downturn despite all its fire-fighting efforts over the past few years.
Social Security, Medicare oversight posts vacant for 3 years
Key posts overseeing the financial health of Social Security and Medicare have been vacant for more than three years, leaving the programs without independent accountability in the face of dire predictions about approaching insolvency.
AP FACT CHECK: New trade deal not as big as Trump claims
President Donald Trump inaccurately described his new trade deal with Canada and Mexico as the biggest ever — it's not even close — and glossed over some possible consequences of the agreement, such as higher car prices.
US wage growth hits 17-month high
Wages grew 2.6 percent year-over-year from 2017.
Asian markets fall on US-China trade worries
U.S. manufacturers, basic materials makers and car companies are rising Monday after the U.S. and Canada agreed to a new trade deal that also includes Mexico.
The Latest: Trump hails trade pact with Canada, Mexico
The Latest on trade talks between Canada and the United States (all times local): 8:15 a.m.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump on new trade deal with Canada, Mexico
President Donald Trump inaccurately described his new trade deal with Canada and Mexico as the biggest ever — it's not even close — and glossed over some possible consequences of the agreement, such as higher car prices.
Trump hails NAFTA revamp, Trudeau calls it 'win-win-win'
Canada was back in a revamped North American free trade deal with the United States and Mexico late Sunday after weeks of bitter, high-pressure negotiations that brushed up against a midnight deadline.


















