Economic Indicators

US adds to growing list of sanctions on Russia

Britain wants the European Union to ensure its sanctions on Russia are sufficiently comprehensive in response to accusations Moscow poisoned a former Russian spy in Britain, using a nerve agent.

Trump ready to ease rules on coal-fired power plants

The Trump administration is set to roll back the centerpiece of President Barack Obama's efforts to slow global warming, the Clean Power Plan that restricts greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.

Business Highlights

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Stocks hover near record highs

U.S. stocks closed higher Monday as merger and acquisition activity plus hope for a resolution to U.S.-China trade tensions buoyed investor sentiment.