Economy Nov 25

The tie-up creates a company so big, however, that it may draw scrutiny from antitrust regulators.

Economy Aug 14

The yield on the closely watched 10-year Treasury fell so low Wednesday that, for the first time since 2007, it briefly crossed a threshold that has correctly predicted many past recessions.

Economy Aug 05

The escalations in the trade war between the world's largest economies are rattling investors already unnerved about a slowing global economy, falling U.S. corporate profits and possibly too-weak inflation.

Economy May 09

Tensions between the world's two largest economies are dragging down stocks from Mumbai to Milan as a deadline of 12:01 a.m. Eastern time Friday approaches, when the U.S. said it would impose more tariffs on Chinese goods.

Economy Apr 23

Stock investors had to go on a harrowing round trip over the last seven months, but the market may be in a healthier place after it.

Economy Mar 21

Borrowers, homeowners and investors could all benefit from the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady for the foreseeable future.

Economy Dec 14

U.S. corporate debt has grown by nearly two-thirds since 2008, as companies continue to borrow at super-low interest rates.

Economy Oct 10

Although the losses were widespread, stocks that have been the biggest winners on the market, including technology companies and retailers, suffered steep declines. Apple and Amazon both had their worst day in two and a half years.

Nation Apr 30

To gain approval for their $26.5 billion merger agreement, T-Mobile and Sprint aim to convince antitrust regulators that there is plenty of competition for wireless service beyond Verizon and AT&T.