U.S. stocks end mixed amid economic data
U.S. stocks finished mixed on Tuesday as investors digested a slew of economic data.
Italy's government debt reaches record high
Pushed by a weaker euro and higher prices, Italy's public debt reached an all-time high at mid-year.
U.S. agricultural futures fall
Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agricultural futures fell across the board on Tuesday, led by corn.
Oil prices drop as demand worries persist
Oil prices fell noticeably on Tuesday, as demand concerns predominated.
U.S. housing starts plunge in July amid rising rates, elevated inflation
Government data released Tuesday showed that U.S. housing starts in July plunged by 9.6 percent.
U.S. dollar slips as euro, sterling rise
The U.S. dollar fell in late trading on Tuesday as the euro and sterling rebounded.
