Stocks fall; most economists think interest rates are where they should be; consumers more optimistic about their personal finances; inflation expectations dip.

Two Texas oil producers announce plans to merge; the Senate moves toward a final vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel and other countries; a Dutch court rules the government can’t export F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel.

Stocks close mixed; PepsiCo blames higher interest rates and lower savings; Dallas Fed president says no rush to cut rates; December inflation numbers revised lower.

S&P 500 companies are mostly beating earnings expectations; Lawsuit claims Alaska Airlines warned of whistling sound before Max 9 accident; Google debuts Gemini artificial intelligence tool; Yellen expects more stress for banks, but no systemic risk.

Stocks rise; CEOs cite slowing inflation and possibility of rate cuts; wholesale inventories rise; initial unemployment claims tick down.

The deficit is likely to fall $200 billion; Disney partners with Epic on video games; Initial jobless claims fall to 218,000; Starbucks must rehire employee who was helping unionize stores, judge rules

Stocks rise; Chinese imports have fallen more than 20%; consumer credit rises in December; mortgage applications tick up.

The EPA wants less particle pollution from tailpipes and smokestacks; Boeing Max 9 with blown door plug was missing bolts, investigators say; Disney, Fox, Warner Brothers Discovery team up on sports streaming service; Moody’s is second ratings agency to downgrade New York Community Bank.

Stocks rise; mortgage, credit card and auto loan debt increase; Cleveland Fed president expects gradual rate cuts; JP Morgan Chase plans new branches.

The bank is the latest to revise its economic forecast; $23 billion to be bet on Super Bowl game, gambling group says; GoFundMe hits $30 billion fundraising milestone; strong Mounjaro sales help Eli Lilly’s profit.