The Fed cuts interest rates to bolster job market The Federal Reserve is making it a little bit cheaper to borrow money. The central bank hopes to prop up the job market. But it's making no promises that rates will fall further in December. Scott Horsley
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates again as concerns grow about U.S. job market The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate today for the second time in six weeks. The central bank is trying to shore up the sagging job market. Scott Horsley
Trump says he's confident of a deal ahead of Xi meeting President Trump has confidently predicted striking a deal with China's leader, who he's set to meet Thursday. Anthony Kuhn
The Fed is expected to cut interest rates as job market shows signs of weakness The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point because the central bank is more concerned about the job market than it is with battling inflation. Scott Horsley
America's immigration crackdown is disrupting the global remittance market America's immigration crackdown might have serious financial consequences for a range of countries. Greg Rosalsky
Online match programs link farmers with those looking to take on their land Websites fashioned like online marketplaces match aspiring farmers with land owners who want to pass their property to someone who will be a good steward of their work. It's part of a growing trend. Sophia Saliby
Matchmaking event helps car manufacturers meet American car part suppliers Car manufacturers who want to avoid tariffs can buy parts from American suppliers, but the complicated supply chain can make networking hard. This unique form of speed dating hopes to solve that. Stephan Bisaha
The Port of Houston is feeling the shock of tariffs and a stalled government The Port of Houston is feeling the strain as unpaid customs officers, rising tariffs, and a prolonged government shutdown disrupt trade and threaten jobs across Texas. Andrew Schneider
What today's inflation report says about the economy -- and Social Security checks Because of the shutdown, the federal government is belatedly releasing new Consumer Price Index numbers, which the Social Security Administration needs to adjust for next year's benefits. Ailsa Chang
Inflation rose less than expected in September, the U.S. belatedly reports The federal government recalled some furloughed workers specifically to produce the inflation report, which plays a key role for Social Security beneficiaries. Maria Aspan