Scott Horsley
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Fed Chair tells Congress lowering interest rates poses "two-sided risks"
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell testified before a Senate committee today. As inflation cools, the central bank is weighing when it's safe to start cutting interest rates.
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U.S. employers added 206,000 in June — a slowdown, but more than forecasters expected
U.S. employers added 206,000 jobs in June — a modest slowdown from the previous month. The unemployment rate inched up to 4.1%.
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One of the hot button issues in the presidential debate will be the economy
On this day before the presidential candidates debate, we have some debate prep for voters. Tuesday's briefing was on immigration -- and now the issue is the economy.
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Inflation has driven expenses up for charity groups — while driving donations down
Charitable giving picked up last year after falling in 2022. But inflation is chipping away at the value of gifts, putting a squeeze on donors and non-profits alike.
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A check on inflation and whether interest rates could be lowered
The Labor Department reports Wednesday on what happened with inflation last month. Later, the Federal Reserve will provide an updated forecast of where interest rates are going.
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Double-digit price increases have people shopping for less expensive insurance
When it comes to insurance, people generally don't shop around very much -- they tend to stick with the carrier they already have. But with double-digit premium increases, that's starting to change.
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The price of some goods and services is still bringing Americans down
Gas prices are falling and employers are hiring but some good and services remain stubbornly expensive, resulting in mixed consumer sentiment.
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Trump Threatens Aid Cuts To Central American Countries In Response To Migrant Caravan
In response to the migrant caravan, President Trump has threatened to reduce aid to Central American countries and to seal the southern border, things that may not be solely in his power to do.
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What's At Stake For U.S. Health Policy With This Year's Midterm Elections
The midterm elections will determine which party controls the House and Senate for the next two years — and that could have a major effect on the future of U.S. health policy.
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Trump Celebrates New Trade Deal With Canada And Mexico
President Trump is touting a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico that he hopes will replace NAFTA. He's calling it the U.S.-Mexico-Canada deal. Scott Horsley updates with the latest.