China calls U.S. tariffs discriminatory

The tariffs, designed to counter China's unfair government subsidies, were announced Tuesday, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. They will range from 10.36 percent to 15.78 percent, affecting more than $2.5 billion worth of Chinese exports.

Crude oil prices rebound slightly

The price dropped about 2 percent Tuesday after the Shanghai Composite index fell 3.5 percent Monday.

U.S. markets edge higher Wednesday

In meeting minutes released Tuesday, the Fed pointed to positive data in housing and manufacturing, but said credit remained tight and employment would likely be weak for an extended period.

Fund manager linked to alleged scheme

Documents in a lawsuit against Levin filed Friday include an offering memo drawn up April 30 by for investors in Levin's new hedge fund aimed at wealthy clients. The memo indicated he was doing as much as $75 million in business per month with Rothstein, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported.

Bigger crowds expected on Black Friday

The retailers are very optimistic heading into Friday, says Chris Jaeger, manager of the Bayshore Town Center in Glendale, Wis.

Jobless claims drop substantially

The 466,000 initial claims was a decline of 35,000 and contributed to a four-week rolling average of 496,500.

U.S., Japan to sign 'open skies' agreement

Under the pact, airlines of both countries could expand alliances and decide on routes and flight schedules, the Asahi Shimbun reported Wednesday.

U.S. markets edge higher Wednesday

In meeting minutes released Tuesday, the Fed pointed to positive data in housing and manufacturing, but said credit remained tight and employment would likely be weak for an extended period.

Fund manager linked to alleged scheme

Documents in a lawsuit against Levin filed Friday include an offering memo drawn up April 30 by for investors in Levin's new hedge fund aimed at wealthy clients. The memo indicated he was doing as much as $75 million in business per month with Rothstein, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported.

U.S. markets edge higher Wednesday

In meeting minutes released Tuesday, the Fed pointed to positive data in housing and manufacturing, but said credit remained tight and employment would likely be weak for an extended period.

Jobless claims drop substantially

The 466,000 initial claims was a decline of 35,000 and contributed to a four-week rolling average of 496,500.

Consumer spending rose in October

Spending, a major portion of the gross domestic product, rose 0.2 percent in July, 1 percent in August and dropped 0.6 percent a month ago.