Economic Indicators

U.S. stock indexes dipped Wednesday after the Federal Reserve took the latest step in its campaign to pull interest rates gradually higher.

Argentina economy minister says deal reached with IMF to increase lending agreement to $57.1 billion from $50 billion.

The Latest on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting (all times local): 4:55 a.m.

No matter your age, what the Federal Reserve does to interest rates will most likely affect you.

Below is the statement the Fed released Wednesday after its policy meeting ended: Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in August indicates that the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been rising at a strong rate.

The central bank continued to signal one more rate hike this year.

A federal judge in New Orleans has thrown out the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's rules for fish farms in the Gulf of Mexico, saying the agency lacked authority to make them.

Major business and economic events scheduled for Thursday: All times are Eastern.

A study has found that the bulk of federal funds slated for post-hurricane reconstruction efforts in Puerto Rico are going to mainland companies, despite a federal law that states local companies should receive priority.

A Senate panel Wednesday will consider ways to develop national rules governing how companies can use consumer data to target advertising and for other business purposes.

As big retailers gain market share, the result is a decrease in wages among suppliers and manufacturers.

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Turkmenistan's president has ordered a complete end to free natural gas, electricity and water, which residents of the Central Asian nation have enjoyed for a quarter century.

The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.

The Latest on congressional hearing on privacy (all times local): 10:45 a.m.

A healthy economy is what counts for the U.S., Mohamed El-Erian said.

Fellow firearm maker Sturm Ruger faced a similar fate during a shareholder vote earlier this year.

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Many small and independent retailers are more upbeat about the holiday season.

Sales of new US homes climbed 3.5 percent in August, driven by purchases in the Northeast and West.