US economy, markets: What to expect in 2019
Is an economic slowdown on the way?
Dow, S&P 500 post worst December since 1931, as Nasdaq has worst on record
Recession worries shake investor confidence.
Major trade deal with UK may not be possible: US Ambassador
The U.S. ambassador said he finds a "defeatism" in the British attitude toward Brexit.
US recession unlikely, market volatility to continue in 2019, El-Erian says
U.S. stocks endured wild swings last week, but were able to avoid a bear market.
Farmers risk loss of federal payments, loans, from shutdown
There is little chance of the government shutdown ending soon.
Minimum wages set to increase in these 20 states in 2019
Eighteen states raised their minimum wages last January, while two additional states did so in July.
US jobless claims dip in sign of labor market strength
Initial claims have now fallen in three of the last four weeks.
Land a better job in 2019
There’s never been a better time to land a new position, according to recent employment data. Here's where the jobs will be in 2019.
US trade delegation to travel to China next month: Report
Next month’s meeting would be the first in-person talks since Dec. 1.
Commerce Department won't publish data during shutdown: Report
President Trump said he was prepared to wait as long as it takes to get $5 billion from taxpayers for his U.S.-Mexico border wall.
Trump 'very happy' with Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, White House adviser says
Hassett’s comments come in the wake of reports that the president is frustrated with Mnuchin.
US home price growth slowed in October
Home prices have dropped as would-be buyers are struggling to afford homes.
'Shop local' movement drives sales of American-made yarn
In recent years, however, there's been a slow-growing demand for wool yarn that's completely produced in the United States
Partial government shutdown is unlikely to roil US economy, Moody's says
A budget impasse in Congress likely won't hurt the U.S. economy, according to Moody’s.
US GDP revised slightly lower in 3Q at 3.4%
The original reading of third quarter GDP came in at 3.5 percent.
Where mortgage rates are headed in 2019
Now that the Fed has raised rates, will mortgage rates follow suit, resuming their climb as expected? Paradoxically, probably not right away.
US companies with the most six-figure job openings
From technology to health care, qualified job seekers can choose from a range of high-paying positions.
There’s a blue-collar worker shortage in the US
Tight labor markets are more visible in blue-collar sectors, according to a new study.
2018 Farm Bill: Hemp improves agriculture, economy, Sonny Perdue says
Agriculture needs new products, according to Perdue.
Trump tariff war with China sends US retailers on buying binge
Imports at major U.S. retail container ports surged 13.6 percent to a record 2.04 million containers in October.



















