Economy

Apple and Goldman were planning stock-trading feature for iPhones until markets turned last year

As equities soared in 2020 and consumers flocked to trading apps like Robinhood, Apple and Goldman Sachs were working on…

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Pinterest, Instacart, Bausch Health and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Dollar General — Dollar General shares fell 2% after JPMorgan downgraded…

UK inflation dips to 6.7%, below expectations as food prices ease

U.K. inflation surprised with a dip to 6.7% in August, below expectations and sparking increased bets on a pause in…

Here’s everything the Fed is expected to do Wednesday

As often has been the case, this week’s Federal Reserve meeting will be less about what policymakers are doing now…

U.S. national debt hits $33 trillion for the first time

WASHINGTON — The national debt of the U.S. reached a historic milestone by passing $33 trillion for the first time,…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Instacart, Disney, Planet Fitness, Rackspace and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Starbucks — Shares fell 2% in midday trading following a downgrade…

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tackles ‘disconnect’ on Biden polling and U.S. economy

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday said there is a “disconnect” between the actual performance of the U.S.…

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Carnival, Deere, Super Micro Computer and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Carnival, Royal Caribbean — The cruise lines both gained about 2%…

Millions of parents to face child care dilemma if federal assistance ends this month

GREENBELT, Md. — It’s barely 10 a.m. on a Wednesday, but the day at Greenway Learning Center is well underway.…

Striking unions impacting the economy at a level not seen in decades

The auto workers’ strike is the latest in a series of labor-management conflicts that economists say could start having significant…