The Latest: EPA to reveal rule changes on coal-fired plants
The Latest on the Trump administration's plan to roll back the centerpiece of Obama-era efforts to slow global warming(all times local): 8:20 p.m.
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
___ US firms to Trump: Don't raise tariffs on more Chinese goods WASHINGTON (AP) — Fishermen off the Alaskan coast.
Venezuela implements major economic changes – will they work?
The socialist country’s economy has been on a downward spiral.
US workers don’t want to move for new jobs
Ten percent fewer people relocated for work last year when compared with 2015.
Markets Right Now: Retailers lead gains for US stock indexes
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Fourth quarter looking good for small, independent retailers
The latest retail sales report from the government augurs well for small and independent retailers for the fourth quarter, with one possible snag: the impact of trade tariffs.
China, Europe pose biggest risk to US equity investors: Mohamed El-Erian
The U.S. economy is a “good house” in a worrisome neighborhood, he said.
US growth could slow 4% on trade turmoil: World's top shipper
Lower-level officials from China and the U.S. are expected to meet later this week to resume trade discussions.
Born out of the financial crisis, bull market nears record
The bull market in U.S. stocks is about to become the longest in history.
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.
US deficit, tariffs top concerns among economists
A majority of economists think fiscal policy should aim to reduce the deficit, according to a new study.
Greeks see little cause for joy as 8-year bailout era ends
There'll be no dizzy dancing in the moonlit streets of Athens.
Stocks mostly rise on hope for progress on China trade talks
Asian stocks are mostly higher Monday as investors welcomed signs of progress in resolving the trade dispute between the U.S. and China.
Malaysia lobbies for Chinese help amid fiscal woes
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says he hopes China will sympathize with his country's fiscal problems as he meets with Chinese leaders after suspending multibillion-dollar Beijing-backed projects in his country.
North Carolina acts deep blue with state worker minimum wage
North Carolina Republicans have infuriated liberal activists by slashing income-tax rates, defending illegally gerrymandered districts and passing a now-partially repealed "bathroom bill" aimed at transgender people.
Trump administration less concerned about conserving oil
Conserving oil is no longer an economic imperative for the U.S., the Trump administration declares in a major new policy statement that threatens to undermine decades of government campaigns for gas-thrifty cars and other conservation programs.
Survey of economists: Some Trump policies could slow growth
U.S. business economists are concerned about the risks of some of President Donald Trump's economic policies, saying they fear his tariffs and higher budget deficits could eventually slow the economy.
Stocks mostly rise on hope for progress on China trade talks
Asian stocks are mostly higher Monday as investors welcomed signs of progress in resolving the trade dispute between the U.S. and China.
Venezuelans jittery ahead of sudden economic reforms
Venezuelans are bracing for dramatic economic measures the government has announced, including a 3,000 percent hike in the minimum wage.















