Stock market weakness could continue in week ahead as looming government shutdown adds to fears
Investors are growing worried an agreement to avoid a shutdown is unlikely with just a little over a week left to go before the end of the fiscal year in Washington.
United Auto Workers files labor complaint against Sen. Tim Scott for saying striking workers should be fired
“You strike, you’re fired. Simple concept to me. To the extent that we can use that once again, absolutely,” Sen. Tim Scott said of the UAW members.
Could the United Auto Workers strike affect car prices? ‘Inevitably yes,’ expert says
The United Auto Workers strike threatens to put pressure on already-high car prices.
Automakers question UAW’s strike motives after leaked ‘chaos’ messages
UAW communications director Jonah Furman discussed targeted strikes as causing “recurring reputations damage and operational chaos” to the automakers.
Two key Fed officials express support for keeping interest rates high
The central bank official said there’s still the possibility that the Fed will have to raise rates further if economic data doesn’t cooperate.
F-35 911 call: ‘We’ve got a pilot in our house, and he says he got ejected’
The incident Sunday involving the stealth fighter jet prompted the military to ask the public for help in finding the aircraft. A debris field was later located.
New York is a tech startup hotbed after almost a decade-long run of IPOs
New York’s successful tech entrepreneurs are helping the next generation raise capital for emerging startups
Two House Republicans say they might work with Democrats to fund government
Freshmen Marc Molinaro and Mike Lawler of New York opened the door to end-running Speaker Kevin McCarthy and partnering with Democrats if the GOP stalemate persists.
Pence trashes Trump’s tax plan, says 10% tariff would ‘increase inflation at the worst possible time’
Former Vice President Mike Pence’s swing at his ex-boss Donald Trump may offer a preview of how he will approach the next GOP debate, which Trump plans to skip.
FTC sues Texas anesthesiology provider to bust monopoly
The Federal Trade Commission sued U.S. Anesthesia Partners, alleging the company has established monopoly power in key Texas health-care markets.
