Economic Indicators

The central bank is expected to hike rates two more times before the end of 2018.

State officials on Wednesday announced a new crackdown on polluters, saying that enforcement was "back in business" after a near-decade-long hiatus and launching six new lawsuits to recover damages and costs.

Federal Reserve keeps benchmark rate unchanged, signals gradual rate hikes ahead amid strong economy.

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

Brexit is looming and so is Armageddon, if you believe the headlines in Britain.

Economic growth is still slowing in nine Midwestern and Plains states amid trade and tariff disputes, according to a monthly survey report released Wednesday.

The owner of nuclear power plants slated for closure in Massachusetts and Michigan says it plans to sell the facilities after they are shut down.

Hiring was led by health care providers, hotels and restaurants, and manufacturers.

Global economic activity remains solid, but it has already passed its peak, according to economists.

European Union imports of U.S. soybeans were already rising substantially before a top EU official told President Donald Trump last week that the bloc would buy more.

A major Australian supermarket chain has come under fire from environmentalists for reversing a decision to stop providing free plastic bags to shoppers.

The Italian and French economic ministers say they will work for the speedy adoption of an EU Commission proposal to tax digital services from the end of this year.

India's central bank has raised its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 6.5 percent, saying that global growth has become uneven and risks to the outlook have increased with rising trade tensions.

A greater variation among home prices is a good thing for buyers.

British Trade Secretary Liam Fox says the United Kingdom wants to align itself with Asia's growing economies as it prepares to leave the European Union.

A can of Coca-Cola, a package of Pampers and plane tickets will likely cost more in the coming months, as consumers feel the impact of rising fuel prices, higher raw-materials costs and a range of new tariffs.

When the Federal Reserve wraps up its latest meeting, it is likely to point to strong growth in the economy, low unemployment and rising inflation as reasons to stay on its current path of gradually raising interest rates.

The Trump administration says people would drive more and be exposed to increased risk if their cars get better gas mileage, an argument intended to justify freezing Obama-era toughening of fuel standards.

Apple made more money from higher priced iPhones in the latest quarter, even as unit sales were relatively unchanged.

While running in the Republican primary for Georgia governor, Brian Kemp was "unequivocally opposed" to a proposed sales tax exemption on jet fuel that would have saved Delta Air Lines, one of the state's largest employers, millions of dollars per year.