AP Business - Economy

U.S. stock indexes are drifting in a relatively quiet morning of mixed trading

U.S. stocks are are drifting, potentially putting the S&P 500 on track for a fifth straight loss

The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its outlook for the global economy, saying the world appears headed for a “soft landing” — reining in inflation without much economic pain and producing steady if modest growth

Shares have skidded in Europe and Asia following a slump on Wall Street after a report showed American shoppers spent more at retailers last month than expected

China’s economy beat expectations in the first quarter of the year with help from policies and stronger demand

China’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of the year with help from policies and stronger demand, though signs of weakness persisted

U.S. stocks are ticking higher, and oil prices are easing with hopes that international efforts to calm escalating tensions in the Middle East may help

U.S. stocks are wavering and oil prices are easing amid hopes that international efforts to calm escalating tensions in the Middle East may help

Consumer sentiment about the U.S. economy has ticked down but remains near a recent high, with Americans’ outlook largely unchanged this year

JPMorgan Chase continued to warn investors Friday that it expects a “uncertain” year for markets and the global economy, citing stubbornly high inflation and ongoing geopolitical tensions