Government And Institutions

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates marked a fifth week of surges in the aftermath of Donald Trump's election win, reaching their highest levels this year.

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates marked a fifth week of surges in the aftermath of Donald Trump's election win, reaching their highest levels this year.

It's a glittering jewel in Donald Trump's hotel empire.

It's a glittering jewel in Donald Trump's hotel empire.

The Republican businessman toured the plant in Indianapolis and shook hands with workers on an assembly line. He was due to make remarks there later in the day.

The Republican businessman toured the plant in Indianapolis and shook hands with workers on an assembly line. He was due to make remarks there later in the day.

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim said on Thursday that if President-elect Donald Trump succeeds as U.S. leader, it will be good news for Mexico, offering a more upbeat view on the outlook for a Trump government than he had previously.

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim said on Thursday that if President-elect Donald Trump succeeds as U.S. leader, it will be good news for Mexico, offering a more upbeat view on the outlook for a Trump government than he had previously.

Indiana officials agreed to give United Technologies Corp. $7 million worth of tax breaks over 10 years to encourage the company's Carrier Corp. unit to keep about 1,000 jobs in the state, according to people familiar with the matter.

Indiana officials agreed to give United Technologies Corp. $7 million worth of tax breaks over 10 years to encourage the company's Carrier Corp. unit to keep about 1,000 jobs in the state, according to people familiar with the matter.

More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week.

More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week.

The European Union wants to apply the same sales tax rules for digital books and newspapers as their print versions, in a move that would bring down the price of electronic publications.

The European Union wants to apply the same sales tax rules for digital books and newspapers as their print versions, in a move that would bring down the price of electronic publications.

Australia's conservative government has struck a deal with a minor party on a tax rate that it says will encourage foreign travelers to pick fruit on the nation's farms.

Australia's conservative government has struck a deal with a minor party on a tax rate that it says will encourage foreign travelers to pick fruit on the nation's farms.

The Obama administration has decided not to change government fuel economy requirements for cars and light trucks despite protests from automakers.

The Obama administration has decided not to change government fuel economy requirements for cars and light trucks despite protests from automakers.

The IRS is seeking the names of people who may have avoided paying taxes on virtual currency exchanged through a San Francisco company.

The IRS is seeking the names of people who may have avoided paying taxes on virtual currency exchanged through a San Francisco company.