Global stocks sink as Turkey fears hurt emerging markets
Global stock prices sank Monday as Turkey's financial turmoil fueled fears of contagion in other emerging markets.
US stocks lower as investors eye developments in Turkey
The U.S. is relatively sheltered from Turkey, but contagion possible elsewhere.
Death toll from quake that hit Indonesian island passes 430
The death toll from the earthquake that rocked the Indonesian island of Lombok a week ago has passed 400 and the government is estimating economic losses of at least several hundred million dollars.
Now with power to long rule China, Xi beset by challenges
As China's leaders gather for their annual Yellow Sea retreat, the country's political waters are looking choppy.
Newest US sanctions against Russia hit an economic nerve
Russia typically brushes off new U.S. sanctions.
Global financial concerns, retail earnings dominate the week ahead
Walmart, Home Depot and Macy's report this week.
Asian stocks sink as Turkey fears hurt emerging markets
Asian stock prices sank Monday as Turkey's financial turmoil fueled fears contagion might spread to other emerging markets.
Trump tweets about Harley-Davidson boycott
President Donald Trump is backing calls for a Harley-Davidson boycott amid an ongoing steel tariff dispute.
Turkey's finance chief: Action plan ready to ease markets
Turkey's president warns of drastic measures if businesses withdraw foreign currency from banks amid the country's ongoing currency crisis.
Trump supports boycott of Harley-Davidson as tariff tensions weigh
The company announced in June it would move production of bikes sold in Europe out of the U.S. as a result of the retaliatory steel tariffs imposed by the world’s largest trade bloc.
Trump's trade war stings California wildfire victims
The Trump administration's tariffs have raised the cost of imported lumber, drywall, nails and other key construction materials.
Wildfire victims among those stung by Trump's trade war
The import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump are boosting the cost of building a home by thousands of dollars, and that's adding to the challenges of people trying to rebuild from California's wildfire and other disasters.
Turkey's president: US waging "economic war" against Turkey
Turkey's president is blaming the country's economic downturn on the United States and other nations that he claims are waging "war" against his country.
Growing Spokane, Washington, sheds its sleepy city image
Spokane, Washington, has long been in Seattle' shadow.
Turkey shaken by financial fears, Trump rattles it further
The Turkish currency has plunged to an all-time low amid concerns over the president's economies policies persisted and as a dispute with the United States showed no sign of subsiding.
Turkish turmoil knocks US and European stocks lower
U.S. stocks are skidding Friday morning after a sharp drop in Europe as investors worried about the financial stability of Turkey.
Consolidated workers in New England approve 3-year contracts
Two unions representing about 1,000 Consolidated Communications workers in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont have approved three-year contracts, their first under the Illinois-based company, officials said Friday.
US budget deficit totals $76.9 billion in July
The federal government recorded a $76.9 billion deficit in July, with increased government spending and tax cuts keeping the country on track to record its biggest annual deficit in six years.
McConnell praises Trump's tough trade stance toward China
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has praised President Donald Trump's tough trade actions against China and says any efforts by Congress to block the president's use of tariffs would likely "not be achievable."
The Latest: Official says sanctions lack 'state seriousness'
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