Economy

Tactic would give both sides a greater incentive to compromise.

Transaction volume has grown 27% so far this year.

Transaction volume has grown 27% so far this year.

While Republicans in Congress balk, 19 states have enacted a minimum wage higher than the federal level.

While Republicans in Congress balk, 19 states have enacted a minimum wage higher than the federal level.

Economies of Germany, France and Italy all shrank more than expected in fourth quarter.