Feb 28 Economic growth lagged in late 2018, government says By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The government cited slower consumer spending as the biggest factor in the slowdown. Continue reading
Feb 27 How this new online tool could help you decide on Medicare coverage By Philip Moeller A new online tool from United Income provides recommendations on the best mix of Medicare plans, based on user responses to a series of questions. Continue reading
Feb 27 Walmart is getting rid of greeters, worrying workers with disabilities By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press The decision has come as a heavy blow to greeters with cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other physical disabilities, whose jobs provided needed income, served as a source of pride and offered a connection to the community. Continue reading
Feb 26 UN Ambassador Nikki Haley nominated to Boeing board of directors By Associated Press The defense contractor and aircraft manufacturer said Haley will stand for election at its annual shareholder meeting on April 29. Continue reading
Feb 26 Most Americans don't realize state funding for higher ed fell by billions By Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report Spending is down by $9 billion over the last decade, driving tuition up and frustrating the search for skilled workers. Continue reading
Feb 25 Former Fed chair Yellen critical of Trump's grasp of economic policy By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Former Fed chair Janet Yellen said President Donald Trump has made various inaccurate remarks about the Fed. The comments marked Yellen's most pointed criticism of Trump since he decided not to nominate her for a second term as Fed leader. Continue reading
Feb 22 WATCH: Trump says U.S. and China 'making a lot of progress' in trade talks By Paul Wiseman, Kevin Freking, Associated Press U.S. and Chinese negotiators agreed Friday to extend high-level trade talks through the weekend, and President Donald Trump said he hoped to meet next month at his Florida resort with President Xi Jinping to try to finalize an agreement. Continue reading
Feb 22 U.S.-China trade talks resume as deadline nears By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The talks are aimed at resolving a trade dispute that has escalated uncertainty for corporations, unsettled investors and posed a threat to the global economy. Continue reading
Feb 22 Federal Reserve says it will be 'patient' on interest rate hikes By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The Fed's semi-annual report to Congress on monetary policy cites a range of risks to the economy that have developed over the last six months, as well as continued muted inflation as reasons to slow further hikes. Continue reading
Feb 21 Watch 5:25 Who holds the power in potential U.S.-China trade war? By Paul Solman With trade negotiations between the U.S. and China now in high gear, President Trump has suggested he might delay the latest round of tariffs on Chinese goods, currently scheduled to take effect March 1. Paul Solman reports on the disadvantages… Continue watching