Federal Reserve is likely to scale back plans for rate cuts because of persistent inflation

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday will likely make official what’s been clear for many…

Inflation data this week could help determine Fed’s timetable for rate cuts

WASHINGTON — After Federal Reserve officials meet this week, a statement they will issue may suggest…

Takeaways from AP analysis on the rise of world’s debt-laden ‘zombie’ companies

NEW YORK — An Associated Press analysis found the number of publicly-traded “zombie” companies — those…

Is the US job market beginning to weaken? Friday’s employment report may provide hints

WASHINGTON — Tentative signs have emerged that the U.S. economy is cooling in a way that…

Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher and approaches its all-time highs

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are ticking higher Wednesday after more companies delivered fatter profits than…

Some closed 99 Cents Only locations could reopen as Dollar Tree

Dozens of recently closed 99 Cents Only stores across the Southland could reopen with another bargain…

This week: Consumer confidence, Dick’s Sporting Goods earnings and the latest US inflation reading

A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: HOW…

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher after rebound on Wall St

Asian shares were mostly higher on Monday after U.S. stocks bounced back from Wall Street’s worst…

In one North Carolina county, it’s ‘growth, growth, growth.’ But will Biden reap the benefit?

SILER CITY, N.C. — At the epicenter of President Joe Biden’s promised economic boom, a slow…

Stock market today: Nasdaq sets another record as Wall Street wins back earlier losses

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rose Friday in a bounce back from Wall Street’s worst day…