Bernie Sanders to introduce bill to raise federal minimum wage to $15
The Vermont senator introduced legislation last year pressuring America’s largest corporations to lift workers’ wages.
LA teachers strike for first time in 30 years
A wave of states saw educator protests in 2018.
Ford CEO: US workers don't have to fear job cuts
He made the comments at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
UK PM May: Rejecting Brexit would be catastrophic
May has urged Parliament to support her little-loved EU divorce deal.
Saudi energy minister concerned about oil price volatility
Oil producers are under pressure to reduce production following a sharp fall in oil prices in recent months.
US economy may get hit by shutdown as as soon as next week
White House worries the shutdown will hit U.S. economy as soon as next week
US-China trade war: Why America must win
Here's what's at stake amid increased trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
Fed's Powell warns extended government shutdown will show up in economic data
The chairman of the Federal Reserve said a lengthy partial government shutdown will show up in economic data.
These US companies dominated global arms sales in 2017
The arm sales of U.S. companies grew by 2 percent in 2017, to $226.6 billion, according to a new report.
How the partial government shutdown could impact jobs report
A long, partial government shutdown could affect the appearance of hiring in January, according to Kevin Hassett, a key economic adviser to President Trump.
Did the Fed 'massage' December minutes?
It’s obvious that the FOMC statement was tweaked to align more closely with the Fed’s current message, according to former Dallas Fed adviser Danielle DiMartino Booth.
US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 17,000 to a seasonally adjusted 216,000 for the week ended Jan. 5
US economy is in 'great shape': Home Depot co-founder Marcus
Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus touts President Trump's policies.
Government shutdown is harming American people, the economy: US Chamber to Congress
U.S. Chamber of Commerce sounds off on the dangers of the government shutdown.
Top skills needed to succeed in the job market
Business leaders detail what they're looking for in employees.
Fed minutes reveal dovish approach to rate hikes this year
Federal Reserve officials expect a relatively “limited amount” of additional tightening in 2019, according to the December minutes.
This could be the world’s biggest economy in 2030
Hint: It’s not the U.S. It came in third.
Shutdown threatens US credit rating: Why it matters
The shutdown has dragged into its third week.
Mortgage applications surge more than 20% as rates fall
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate declined last week to the lowest level since April.
PM Theresa May says Britain will leave EU on March 29
This rules out any delay to Brexit.



















