Economy Nov 19 U.S. trade deficit dropped nearly 24% in August as Trump’s tariffs reduce imports By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Economy Nov 19 Labor Department won’t release full October jobs report due to 43-day shutdown The Labor Department said Wednesday that it will not be releasing a full jobs report for October because the 43-day federal government shutdown meant it couldn't calculate the unemployment rate and some other key numbers. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Economy Nov 17 Analysis shows more U.S. consumers are falling behind on utility bills A new analysis of consumer data shows that more people in the United States are falling behind on their utility bills. By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Nation Nov 16 Watch 5:27 How the bill that ended the shutdown could threaten the U.S. hemp industry’s future The legislation Congress passed this past week to reopen the government included a provision banning intoxicating products made out of hemp plants, a type of cannabis like marijuana, but with a lower level of the psychoactive element THC. Ali Rogin… By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery
World Nov 16 Samsung pledges to make more investments in South Korea after U.S. tariff deal Samsung Electronics and other major South Korean companies on Sunday announced fresh domestic investment plans at a meeting with President Lee Jae Myung, who hopes the moves will counter concerns that the firms would prioritize U.S. investments under a trade deal. By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press
Nov 14 Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure rises over consumer prices By Associated Press President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. It's part of a response to pressure from consumers who complain prices are too high. Continue reading
Nov 13 Average long-term mortgage rate edges higher to 6.24% By Alex Veiga, Associated Press The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher for the second week in a row, hovering near its low point so far this year. Continue reading
Nov 13 It’s one of Starbucks’ busiest days of the year, and workers just kicked off a 65-store U.S. strike By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press The strike was intended to disrupt Starbucks' Red Cup Day. Continue reading
Nov 12 50-year mortgages? $2,000 tariff checks? What experts think of some of Trump’s unique policy ideas By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact Each idea is, for now, little more than a presidential musing on social media. Continue reading
Nov 12 Atlanta Fed president Bostic to retire, opening seat on interest-rate setting committee By Chris Rugaber, Associated Press It comes as President Trump is seeking to exert more control over the central bank. Continue reading