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U.S. labor board rules for McDonald’s in unionization case

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

The National Labor Relations Board has ruled in McDonald's favor in a long-running case filed by 20 workers who were fired or faced retaliation for trying to unionize.

U.S. and China near deal that would suspend planned tariffs

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

The deal awaits final approval from President Donald Trump.

S&P 500, Nasdaq at records as hopes build for a trade deal

By Alex Veiga, Associated Press

Stocks are closing at more record highs as traders hope that the U.S. and China can make enough progress on trade to avoid new tariffs kicking in over the weekend.

UN leader warns climate change could fuel ‘economic disaster’

By Frank Jordans, Aritz Parra, Associated Press

Speaking at the annual U.N. climate meeting in Madrid, Guterres said fears that measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions would decimate existing industries ignored the opportunities arising from the 'green economy.'…

European Central Bank chief says economic slowdown is stabilizing

By David McHugh, Associated Press

ECB head Christine Lagarde said that recent economic indicators are “weak overall” but “point to some stabilizing in the slowdown of of economic growth.”…

Column: Paul Volcker’s legacy, an independent Federal Reserve, is under threat

By Michael W. Klein

One of Volcker's legacies is taming the runaway inflation that posed an existential threat to the U.S. economy in the late 1970s. Less discussed is just how important he was to establishing the principle of an independent Federal Reserve.

These 4 changes helped Trump and Democrats agree to the USMCA trade deal

By Courtney Vinopal

Democratic lawmakers and the White House are both claiming victory for the major North American trade deal that is now expected to win approval from Congress after more than a year of deadlock.

What Americans should know about Saudi Aramco’s IPO

By Gretchen Frazee

The company, which is now considered the most profitable in the world, is valued at more than $1.8 trillion.

Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged and foresees no moves in 2020

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The Fed's decision follows three rate cuts earlier this year.

For-profit colleges that get GI Bill money need more oversight, veterans say

By Jasper Craven, The Hechinger Report

Internal government documents, watchdog reports and interviews suggest that little has been done to crack down on colleges accused of predatory behavior.