U.S. shakes off China's currency jabs
Investors placing bets on the U.S-China trade war.
Saudis trying to prop up oil as prices slump over recession fears
Citing a Saudi official, Bloomberg reported that the kingdom “won’t tolerate” falling oil prices.
Kansas imposes toughest online tax collections in the US: How do other states compare?
Kansas plans to impose what some tax experts said Wednesday would be the nation's most aggressive policy for collecting state and local taxes on online sales.
25% China tariffs would spark a global recession: UBS's Michael Crook
UBS’s Michael Crook says a 25 percent tariff on Chinese goods would spark a global recession.
Gas prices: News about oil that will impact what you pay at the pump
Where could gas prices drop below $2 per gallon?
Is the bond market doing the Fed's work?
Interest rates are falling without an aggressive Fed.
China seeks stable currency: World Bank President Malpass
World Bank president speaks on US-China trade dispute and Chinese currency stability.
As more workers become eligible for overtime pay, how will businesses respond?
A handful of states are raising the pay threshold under which employees are eligible for overtime.
Brent crude bear market: Is the sky falling? Don't count on it
One thing to remember about all of this predicted doom and gloom is the last time Brent crude dipped into bear market territory, it was a lot closer to the bottom than the top.
Is a US recession coming? Yield curve flashes dire warning
Rates on 10-year notes sank on Tuesday to 1.73 percent and continued to fall Wednesday morning.
Movers & Shakers: August 7, 2019
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Here's how Americans are saving for retirement
How does your strategy compare?
2020 Dems' free cash handout plans to cost taxpayers billions
A look at the plans and estimated costs.
Fed's Bullard won't commit to second rate cut this year
His comments come on the heels of the Fed's decision last week to reduce the benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points.
US-China trade deal unlikely before 2020 election: Goldman Sachs
Analysts also said they don’t believe the 10 percent tariff on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods will go away anytime soon.
New minimum wage takes bite out of the Big Apple
A $15 minimum wage is becoming a reality for millions of workers across the United States.
Trump says China can't hurt American farmers: True or false?
Here is who stands to win and lose amid the latest round of tit-for-tat trade battling between the world’s two largest economies.
US-China trade war: Trump pledges to support American farmers
"Our great American Farmers know that China will not be able to hurt them," he said.
Trump: China, other nations pouring money into US
The president's tweet comes as the ongoing trade war with China escalates.
Movers & Shakers: August 6, 2019
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