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Dow slumps 800 points as bond yield spooks investors

By Stan Choe, Alex Veiga, Associated Press

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.

Facebook paid contractors to transcribe users’ audio clips

By Mae Anderson, Rachel Lerman, Associated Press

Companies say the practice helps improve their services. But users aren't typically aware that humans and not just computers are reviewing audio.

Treasury yields invert, stoking fears of possible recession

By Associated Press

Yields on 2-year and 10-year Treasury notes inverted early Wednesday, a market phenomenon that shows investors want more in return for short-term government bonds than they are for long-term bonds.

U.S. delays tariffs on some Chinese goods, drops others

By Paul Wiseman, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The United States is delaying tariffs on Chinese-made cellphones, laptop computers and other items and removing other Chinese imports from its target list altogether.

Survey: Trade war dims Americans’ view of China

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Sixty percent of Americans say they have an unfavorable view of China — up from 47 percent last year.

Column: Why these unique Medicare Advantage plans are poised for popularity

By Philip Moeller

Medicare medical savings accounts permit people to receive fee-for-care health services anywhere in the U.S.

U.S. long-term mortgage rates fall sharply

By Associated Press

U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell sharply this week, with the benchmark 30-year loan touching its lowest level since November 2016.

Global stocks rebound as China eases up on currency

By Pan Pylas, Associated Press

The more buoyant tone follows a big sell-off Monday, when stocks were hammered after the Chinese government allowed its currency to depreciate against the dollar and was accused by the U.S. Treasury Department of being a currency manipulator.

China stabilizes currency but tensions with US remain high

By Joe McDonald, Associated Press

The move came a day after Beijing sent financial markets tumbling by allowing the currency to fall to an 11-year low.

U.S. Treasury Department labels China a currency manipulator

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

The decision, which came hours after President Donald Trump accused China of unfairly devaluing its currency, marks a reversal for Treasury: In May, it had declined to sanction China for manipulating its currency.