Trump says small cars can lower prices
President Trump says small cars can bring down big prices, and he wants the U.S. to start building them.
U.S. economy
Oil prices tumble to 4.5 year lows
There’s more hurt for a struggling oil market.
The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%
The United States gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October as federal workers departed after cutbacks by the Trump administration, the government said in delayed reports.
This holiday season isn’t very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds
This holiday season isn’t quite so merry for American shoppers as large shares are dipping into savings, scouring for bargains and feeling like the overall economy is stuck in a rut under President Donald Trump, a new AP-NORC poll finds.
Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say
Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress’ Joint Economic Committee.
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates
Wednesday, Dec. 10, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates once again for a third consecutive time.
SC State Agriculture Commissioner speaks about $12 billion farm aid package
President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package on Monday, Dec. 9, for farmers impacted by the trade war.
Corporate women’s progress at risk
Women who wish to move up the corporate ladder could be in for more of a challenge.
Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections
The Supreme Court is considering a Republican-led drive, backed by President Donald Trump’s administration, to overturn a quarter-century-old decision and erase limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president.
Wall Street treads water ahead of the Federal Reserve’s coming decision
U.S. stocks are holding relatively steady on Tuesday as Wall Street waits to hear what the Federal Reserve will say on Wednesday about where interest rates are heading.
