Economic Indicators

Asian markets flat after Apple value surpasses $1 trillion

World stocks indexes are falling Thursday after the Trump administration said it will consider an even higher tax rate of 25 percent on $200 billion in imports from China, raising the stakes in the trade war between the two largest economies.

Ex-Tesla worker accused of hacking seeks $1M in counterclaim

A former Tesla Inc. employee at the electric car maker's battery plant in Nevada is seeking at least $1 million in defamation damages after it accused him of hacking into computers and stealing confidential information leaked to the media.

How to stretch summer job money

Toiling behind the ice cream counter or sweating on the lifeguard stand aren't just rites of passage for college students.

US jobless claims rise slightly, labor market firming

Claims data has been volatile in recent weeks because of difficulties adjusting the data for seasonal fluctuations at the start of July when motor vehicle manufacturers close assembly lines for retooling.

UK rates raised to highest since 2009 despite Brexit worries

The Bank of England is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate Thursday for only the second time since the 2008 financial crisis as it weighs a strong jobs market and high inflation against the growing concerns about the economic impact of Brexit.