AP Business - Economy

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

The European Central Bank is leaving its key interest rate benchmark unchanged, choosing to wait for confirmation that rapidly receding inflation is firmly under control before cutting rates to support an economy that’s struggling to grow

The European Central Bank has opened the door for an interest rate cut as early as its June meeting

U.S. stocks are holding firmer, a day after tumbling on worries that interest rates may stay high for a while

U.S. stocks are holding firmer, a day after tumbling on worries that interest rates may stay high for a while

U.S. stocks are drifting, a day after tumbling on worries that interest rates may stay high for a while