World stocks fall on reports China-US trade talks put off
Shares have fallen in Europe and Asia after China reportedly rebuffed a plan for talks with the U.S. on resolving their dispute over trade and technology.
German business confidence holds up amid trade worries
Business confidence in Europe's largest economy fell only slightly in September despite worries about trade disputes that could harm growth.
US, China hike tariffs as trade row intensifies
China has raised tariffs on $60 billion of U.S. imports in an escalation of their fight over technology policy following a deadline for President Donald Trump's latest increase.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump wrong on judges, 'plummeting' poverty
As the midterm elections draw near, President Donald Trump's tendency to declare his campaign promises fulfilled when they aren't has come into starker relief.
Tariffs, the UN and the Fed headline the week ahead
The Federal Reserve meets on Tuesday. The decision on interest rates will be announced on Wednesday.
Some farmers worry Trump's bailout checks won't be enough
Farmers across the United States will soon begin receiving government checks as part of a billion-dollar bailout to buoy growers experiencing financial strain from President Donald Trump's trade disputes with China.
Asian shares fall on reports China-US trade talks put off
Shares have fallen in Asia after China reportedly rebuffed a plan for talks with the U.S. on resolving their dispute over trade and technology.
As Venezuelans go hungry, Trump targets food corruption
The June meeting was conducted behind closed doors far from the klieg-light attention normally focused on Venezuela.
As aid checks go out, farmers worry bailout won’t be enough
Farmers across the United States will soon begin receiving government checks as part of a billion-dollar bailout to buoy growers experiencing financial strain from President Donald Trump’s trade disputes with China.
As aid checks go out, farmers worry bailout won't be enough
Farmers across the United States will soon begin receiving government checks as part of a billion-dollar bailout to buoy growers experiencing financial strain from President Donald Trump's trade disputes with China.
Homeowner equity on the rise
U.S. household wealth hit a record level last quarter.
Swiss reject bids to improve food quality, protect farmers
Swiss voters are deciding on two separate proposals aimed to protect Swiss farmers more and ensure that food from both domestic and foreign farmers and producers is healthier, more environmentally sound and animal-friendly.
China summons US envoys over sanctions linked to Russia deal
Chinese state media say the foreign ministry has summoned the U.S. ambassador to deliver a strong protest against economic sanctions lodged over the purchase of Russian fighter jets and surface-to-air missile equipment.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's errant claims on Kavanaugh, economy
Juggling a suddenly hot-potato Supreme Court nomination and midterm-election jousting, President Donald Trump flubbed facts across a broad front over the past week.
Hurricane Florence's economic cost may total $50 billion: Report
An estimate from Moody’s Analytics would make Florence one of the costliest storms in history.
Canceling Georgia nuclear plant could cost owners billions
A group of ranking Georgia lawmakers is sounding the alarm about cost overruns from construction at a nuclear power plant near Augusta.
Business Highlights
___ Rising oil prices haven't hurt the US economy so far DALLAS (AP) — An old bogeyman, higher oil prices, may still be scary but doesn't have the same power to hurt the US economy.
White House economist: 'At least 50-50' odds GDP tops 4% for second quarter in a row
U.S. economic growth set its fastest pace in nearly four years last quarter.
US agency endorses plan to block new mining near Yellowstone
U.S. officials on Friday recommended approval of a plan to block new mining claims for 20 years on public lands in the towering mountains north of Yellowstone National Park.
Rising oil prices haven't hurt the US economy so far
America's rediscovered prowess in oil production is shaking up old notions about the impact of higher crude prices on the U.S. economy.

















