High-stakes White House meeting expected Thursday to debate U.S.-China tariffs: sources
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to meet with top trade advisers on Thursday to discuss planned Dec. 15 tariffs on some $160 billion in Chinese...
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Asian shares rise as Fed cheer offsets trade, UK angst
Asian stocks edged higher on Thursday after the Federal Reserve signaled rate settings were likely to remain accommodative but the imminent UK election and a deadline...
Mexican businesses focus on labor provisions as they pore over USMCA trade deal text
Mexican business leaders on Wednesday began poring over texts of a new stricter trade deal with the United States and Canada, looking for details of how...
U.S. government posts $209 billion deficit in November
The U.S. federal government recorded a $209 billion budget deficit in November as an increase in spending on programs like public health insurance outpaced gains in...
Traders keep bets on extended Fed policy pause
U.S. short-term interest rate futures were slightly lower Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and signaled most policymakers see little chance they will...
CEO of GM's Cruise hints at offering low-cost shared rides
The chief executive of autonomous vehicle company Cruise signaled in a blog post on Wednesday that the General Motors Co subsidiary is shifting its focus to...
Gasoline, rents lift U.S. consumer inflation in November
U.S. consumer prices increased solidly in November, which together with labor market strength could support the Federal Reserve's intention to keep interest rates steady indefinitely after...
Oil drops on surprise U.S. crude build but tariff deadline eyed
Oil prices dropped almost 1% on Wednesday following a surprise build in U.S. crude inventories, and as investors waited to see if a fresh round of...
Nestle sells U.S. ice cream brands to joint venture Froneri in $4 billion deal
Nestle SA has agreed to sell its U.S. ice cream business to Froneri in a deal valued at $4 billion, moving control of brands including Häagen-Dazs...
Wall Street gains modestly after Fed signals rates to hold steady for some time
Wall Street's main stock indexes moved modestly higher on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and signaled that borrowing costs are likely...
Instant View: Fed stands pat on rates, expects no change in 2020
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely, with moderate economic growth and low...
Fed keeps interest rates on hold amid 'favorable' outlook
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled borrowing costs are likely to remain unchanged indefinitely, with moderate economic growth and low...
If you win the $340 million Mega Millions jackpot, be prepared for a sizable tax bill
Although the odds are stacked against players matching all six numbers, good ol' Uncle Sam always takes a hefty piece of the jackpot.
Carlyle Group co-CEO says he's confident Taylor Swift deal will be a 'successful investment'
Carlyle Group helped finance the sale of Taylor Swift's music rights to Ithaca Holdings.
A serial tech entrepreneur is trying to create an Amazon-like platform for legal marijuana
Keith McCarty is CEO of Wayv, a one-year-old company providing a platform for legal marijuana retailers in California to do online sales and next-day delivery.