Business news
- Intel stock rises after Trump touts 'very successful' CEO, applauds government's investment - In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said he just met with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, and applauded the company for launching a processor in the U.S.
- Trump instructs 'representatives' to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, aiming to lower rates - President Donald Trump said he is "instructing my Representatives" to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds.
- The December jobs report is due out Friday. Here's what it is expected to show - Nonfarm payrolls likely rose by 73,000 last month while the unemployment rate edged lower to 4.5%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
- The Supreme Court may rule Friday on Trump's tariffs. Here's what's at stake for the economy - The decision is poised to have far-reaching impacts on not only trade policy but also the U.S. fiscal situation.
- ICE shooting: State officials say FBI is blocking evidence in Minneapolis investigation - Top federal officials have blamed Renee Nicole Good for her fatal shooting by an ICE agent, despite the fact an investigation has not been completed.
- Senate to vote on barring Trump from further military strikes in Venezuela after Maduro capture - The Trump administration used to military to snatch Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro last week.
- Why Trump is going after institutional homebuyers: They dominate markets like Atlanta, Jacksonville - Trump's message may be aimed at places like Atlanta and Jacksonville, metropolitan areas where investor ownership is more visible than elsewhere.
- Trade deficit in October hits smallest since 2009 after Trump's tariff moves - The trade shortfall was just $29.4 billion for October, down 39% from the prior month.
- Treasury Secretary Bessent says more Fed rate cuts are 'only ingredient missing' for stronger economy - Bessent on Thursday pressed the administration's desire for lower interest rates, saying they are the key to future economic growth.
- Real estate agents say the housing market is starting to balance out - The latest housing survey shows agents slightly more optimistic about the new year, and shows a previously strong buyer's market becoming more balanced.