All the ways the government shutdown is hurting the economy
From airline profits to mom-and-pop shops: Businesses of all kinds are getting hit.
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US-China see trade progress, but Trump still shrewdly negotiating: Larry Kudlow
Trump remains optimistic on a trade deal with China, but the two sides are not there yet.
New York Fed's Williams warns of 'headwinds' from record government shutdown
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said the shutdown and increased geopolitical uncertainties are weighing on growth.
Economists, former Fed leaders unite over carbon tax
Former Federal Reserve chairs and Nobel Laureate economists rally around a carbon tax to address climate change.
Trump cancels Davos 'out of consideration for the 800,000 great American workers'
Davos is dead, no White House delegation this year.
CEOs says a recession is their biggest fear this year
A global survey found that most CEOs view recession as the biggest threat in 2019.
America's small business owners suffer as shutdown halts popular loan approvals
The Small Business Administration is not approving routine loans that it guarantees through its two biggest programs.
Mounting student loan debt stopping young Americans from buying homes
If not for increased student debt burdens, an additional 400,000 young Americans would have owned a home by 2014.
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits decreased 3,000 to a seasonally adjusted 213,000.
School choice is working in America, despite these biggest myths
Opinion: Parents have more choices for their children’s education today than at any time in history.
Microsoft pledges $500M for affordable housing in Seattle area
Executives hope the housing efforts will spur other companies to follow its lead.
Fed’s tendency to tighten monetary policy over next 6 months won’t happen: Gartman
Contrary to popular belief, the Federal Reserve pays close attention to the stock market, according Dennis Gartman.
Waters, House panel may heighten Wall Street oversight
Waters chairs the House Financial Services Committee, which oversees the financial services industry.
US import prices fall for 2nd straight month
Economists polled by Reuters had forecast import prices decreasing 1.3 percent in December.
Ocasio-Cortez’s 70 percent tax plan tip of iceberg for Democrat-backed hikes
The freshman congresswoman's recent proposal is just one of many tax hike agendas coming from the left.
Why Macy's is suffering an epic holiday hangover
The department store chain’s most recent struggle is not necessarily about the consumer, according to NPD Group.
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