Oct 10 Federal Reserve approves rules to loosen bank restrictions By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The package of rules will ease restrictions imposed on banks following the 2008 financial crisis, giving a victory to the banking industry and President Donald Trump, a vocal critic of the more stringent rules. Continue reading
Oct 10 These tips can help you navigate Medicare’s updated online tool By Philip Moeller The new Plan Finder tool, which has some improvements, could cause confusion for Medicare beneficiaries making their annual enrollment selections, columnist Philip Moeller writes. Continue reading
Oct 09 Hopes are dim as U.S. and China resume trade talks By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The 13th round of U.S.-China trade negotiations is unlikely to resolve tensions that have rattled markets, threatened global growth and paralyzed business investment in the United States. Continue reading
Oct 07 How using facial analysis in job interviews could reinforce inequality By Ivan Manokha, The Conversation The data on which algorithms “learn” to judge candidates contains a whole range of different kinds of biases, prejudices, inequalities and discrimination. Continue reading
Oct 06 3 reasons Forever 21’s bankruptcy doesn’t spell the end of brick-and-mortar retailing By Anthony Dukes, The Conversation Three advantages physical stores still have over their online-only rivals. Continue reading
Oct 04 WATCH: Powell says Fed’s goal is to keep economy in ‘good place’ In his brief remarks, Jerome Powell gave no hint on whether the Fed will cut interest rates for a third time this year when it meets later this month. Watch a Federal Reserve panel discussion live in our player. Continue reading
Oct 04 U.S. unemployment rate falls to 50-year low By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The U.S. unemployment rate fell in September to a new five-decade low of 3.5%, while employers added a modest 136,000 jobs. Continue reading
Oct 03 Watch 6:27 How General Motors strike reflects pivotal moment for U.S. auto industry A national strike by the United Auto Workers is now in its 18th day. The walkout of 46,000 employees affects more than 50 General Motors sites, and although the two sides continue to talk and are said to be making… Continue watching
Oct 03 Column: What seniors should know about Trump’s Medicare executive order By Philip Moeller The executive order has been billed as the president’s alternative to Democrats’ Medicare for All plans. Continue reading
Sep 29 China to send its top trade negotiator to U.S. for talks By Associated Press China’s top trade negotiator Vice Premier Liu He will lead an upcoming 13th round of talks aimed at resolving a trade war with the United States, a senior Chinese official said Sunday. Continue reading