Fed minutes: Most officials supported further rate cuts as worries about jobs rose
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most members of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate setting committee supported further reductions to its key…
DC’s shutdown hasn’t stopped the stock market. Here’s what may
NEW YORK (AP) — If the U.S. government’s latest shutdown can’t stop the stock market, what can? Stock…
US labor force lost 1.2M immigrants, preliminary data shows
It’s tomato season and Lidia is harvesting on farms in California’s Central Valley. She is also anxious. Attention…
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage drops to lowest level since October
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell this week to its lowest level in nearly 10…
Air Canada to suspend flights amid potential work stoppage
MONTREAL (AP) — Air Canada said Wednesday it will begin a gradual suspension of flights to allow an…
One of the world’s most polluted cities has banned single-use plastics. It’s not so easy
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian shop manager Olarewanju Ogunbona says he uses Styrofoam and plastic packs at least…
A look at the top news stories of the week
It’s been a busy news week. If you’re just catching up, here’s a look at the top stories…
Investors snap up growing share of US homes as traditional buyers struggle to afford one
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Real estate investors are snapping up a bigger share of U.S. homes on the…