Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

The Fed lowered interest rates by a quarter point for the second time this summer to head off a potential recession. Another cut could be on the way.

How will the Fed’s anticipated rate cut Wednesday affect credit card, home equity line, savings rates. It’s the Fed second cut in less than 2 months

More small businesses prefer a Democrat than Trump in the 2020 election, a new survey shows. That represents erosion of his traditional support

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Friday he doesn’t ‘at all’ expect the U.S. to enter a recession.

President Trump’s tariffs are aimed more Chinese consumer goods starting Sunday. Clothing, TVs, lamb, pasta, glasses and pens are among products hit

Tesla Wednesday started offering discounted car insurance to California customers. The company cited its knowledge of Tesla’s advanced safety features

Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Friday after President Donald Trump called on U.S. companies to consider alternatives to doing business in China

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell hinted the Fed will cut rates again as soon as next month. He cited the US trade war with China and global turbulence

President Trump is calling on the Fed to cut interest rates by a full percentage point. But such a step carries risks for the economy and markets.

There were 501,000 fewer jobs created from April 2018 to March 2019. Jobs in retail, hospitality and professional services were revised down sharply.