How major US stock indexes fared Monday
Global stocks took small losses Monday after China reportedly pulled out of trade talks with the U.S. Industrial companies and banks suffered some of the worst declines among American stocks.
Why the 'gig' economy may not be the workforce of the future
The "gig" economy might not be the new frontier for America's workforce after all.
Fast facts on the escalating US-China trade war
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
Americans’ credit scores hit all-time high
Credit stores have climbed since the recession, here's why
Uber, Lyft drivers earning half of what they did in 2013: Study
Both ride-sharing companies have disputed the study's findings.
ECB chief: Wage growth pushing up inflation in euro area
European Central Bank head Mario Draghi says he expects inflation to rise in the 19 countries that use the euro as a stronger job market pushes up wages.
Fed's 3rd hike this year expected despite rising trade risks
The Federal Reserve will surprise no one if it does Wednesday what it seems poised to do for a third time this year: Raise its key short-term interest rate by a modest quarter-point to help keep inflation in check — and hint that another hike is likely in December.
Trump tariffs: Higher prices possible for these products
Certain smart devices have been excluded from the Trump administration’s latest tariffs on China.
French government to cut taxes on businesses, households
The French government plans to cut taxes by 24.8 billion euros ($29.2 billion) next year in an effort to boost the economy and create more jobs.
Brexit backers advocate alternative economic plan
Britain's independent statistics agency says the country's trade in goods deficit widened almost tenfold over the past two decades largely because of a worsening in the trade balance with the other countries in the European Union.
Iran: US wish to halt Iran's crude exports won't come true
Iran's oil minister says the United States will not succeed in its plans to halt Iranian crude exports even as he acknowledged that South Korea has stopped buying oil from Tehran.
UK's Labour opposition says it might back new Brexit vote
Britain's main opposition party has taken a step toward backing a new referendum on Brexit — but has stopped short of saying the vote should include an option not to leave the European Union at all.
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.















