WASHINGTON — U.S. retail sales increased in September, reflecting continued consumer spending even as higher gasoline prices placed additional pressure on household budgets. The latest figures indicate that Americans continued purchasing goods and services, although the headline increase partly reflected

NEW YORK — U.S. stock markets are experiencing renewed uncertainty as investors reconsider the financial outlook for technology companies investing heavily in artificial intelligence. Although demand for AI computing remains an important growth driver, market participants are increasingly focused on

NEW YORK — Major U.S. banks have reported a generally resilient third-quarter performance, with investors examining lending activity, trading revenue and credit quality for signs of continued economic strength. The results are arriving as financial institutions navigate elevated interest rates,

WASHINGTON — U.S. inflation accelerated to 3.7% in September compared with a year earlier, as higher energy prices placed additional pressure on household budgets and financial markets. The latest consumer price data have intensified concerns about the cost of living

NEW YORK — Volatility across U.S. financial markets is prompting investors to reassess technology stock valuations as concerns about artificial intelligence spending, inflation and interest rates influence trading decisions. Although major indexes have remained near record levels in recent sessions,

NEW YORK — Quarterly earnings from major U.S. banks are giving investors a closer look at lending activity, trading revenue and corporate dealmaking as financial institutions navigate market volatility and changing borrowing costs. The third-quarter reporting season has brought mixed