Economic Indicators

Britain's main opposition Labour Party says it will reject Prime Minister Theresa May's proposed Brexit deal with the European Union when it comes to a vote in Parliament.

The Federal Reserve is all but certain Wednesday to raise its key short-term interest rate for the third time this year and to signal that another hike is likely before the year ends.

Americans have no idea of how close the nation was to a disaster that could have outdone the Great Depression, Paulson said.

A nationwide strike to protest the Argentine government's handling of the country's economic crisis is grounding flights and paralyzing bus and train lines.

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

Argentina says its central bank chief has resigned amid negotiations with the International Monetary Fund.

U.S. consumer confidence shot up to an 18-year high in September.

Strong economy and robust jobs growth boosts consumer confidence.

Home prices are rising at twice the rate of wages, which has likely contributed to a cooling in the market this year.

CFOs’ optimism retreats: Deloitte's CFO Signals quarterly report.

Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday after a Chinese government report accusing the Trump administration of bullying other countries, dampening hopes for a settlement in their escalating tariff war.

The Latest on Britain's planned exit from the European Union (all times local): 10:30 a.m.

Traders also examined reports on home prices and consumer confidence.

The World Bank says the Gaza Strip's economy is in "free fall" and is calling for urgent action by Israel and the international community.

U.S. hiring and inflation gains support forecasts for two more rate hikes this year.

A Chinese trade envoy says talks with Washington are impossible while the United States "holds a knife" to Beijing's neck by imposing tariff hikes.

The co-founders of Instagram are resigning their positions with the social media company.

Five world powers and Iran agreed late Monday to establish a financial facility in the European Union to facilitate payments for Iranian imports and exports including oil, a key move sought by Tehran following the U.S. pullout from the 2015 nuclear deal and its re-imposition of sanctions.

The board of a Georgia utility has voted to continue the expansion of a nuclear power plant that's years behind schedule and billions of dollars over budget.

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