Global Markets Seek Safety as Summer Risks Loom
Markets across the globe kicked off what’s likely to be a volatile 10-day period on a risk-averse note as investors ditched risky equity positions in favor of safe-haven assets.
As Treasury Bonds Face More Risks, Protect Yourself
The Fed will likely set the near-term tone for treasuries.
Fiscal discipline? Not now, as GOP pushes tax cuts
Republicans relentlessly complained about big budget deficits during Democratic President Barack Obama's two terms, but now a growing number in the GOP are pushing for deep tax cuts even if they add to the government's $20 trillion debt.
Paul Harloff named AP's global markets editor
The Associated Press has named Paul Harloff as its global markets editor.
Wall Street flat as home improvement retailers get Amazoned
Stocks ended little changed on Wall Street on Thursday as a deal between Sears and Amazon weighed on home improvement retailers while gains in Microsoft helped buoy the Nasdaq.
Top eurozone official: Greece needs 'clean' bailout exit
The eurozone's top official says Greece and its European creditors are on a good path to completing the latest round of bailout talks, with a view to a "clean exit" from strict fiscal supervision.
Senate moves ahead on GOP budget that's key to taxes
The Senate is moving ahead on a Republican budget plan, a critical step in President Donald Trump and the party's politically imperative drive to cut taxes and simplify the IRS code.
Q&A on the GOP effort to overhaul the nation's tax system
Divided Republicans in Congress are tackling an ambitious overhaul of the nation's tax system that would deeply cut levies for corporations and double the standard deduction used by most average Americans.
Amazon, tech surge drive big Nasdaq gains
Strong earnings from tech giants and Apple's upbeat statement on its iPhone X demand lifted the Nasdaq Composite index 2 percent and led the gains on Wall Street.
Mortgage rates mixed: 30-year down, 15-year up
Long-term mortgage rates were mixed this week.
Mortgage rates mixed: 30-year down, 15-year up
Long-term mortgage rates were mixed this week.
Why debt from GOP tax cuts might impose a painful price
When House Republicans proposed their tax-cut plan last week, critics noted that it came with a towering price: It would swell the nation's debt by $1.5 trillion at a time when the economy is already faring well on its own and a vast generation of retiring baby boomers threatens to strain the Social Security and Medicare programs.
Tech gains help propel Wall Street to record highs
Stocks hit fresh all-time highs Tuesday, as technology stocks led a rally on Wall Street.
Tech gains help propel Wall Street to record highs
Stocks hit fresh all-time highs Tuesday, as technology stocks led a rally on Wall Street.
The market sectors that have investors bullish
The market sectors that have investors bullish
Markets Right Now: US stock indexes reach more records
The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m.
Markets Right Now: US stock indexes reach more records
The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m.
Why debt from GOP tax cuts might impose a painful price
When House Republicans proposed their tax-cut plan last week, critics noted that it came with a towering price: It would swell the nation's debt by $1.5 trillion at a time when the economy is already faring well on its own and a vast generation of retiring baby boomers threatens to strain the Social Security and Medicare programs.
Rates on short-term Treasury bills rose at weekly auction
Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in Monday's auction to their highest levels since the fall of 2008.
Rates on short-term Treasury bills rose at weekly auction
Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in Monday's auction to their highest levels since the fall of 2008.