Scott Horsley
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Business
Federal Reserve Says A Slow In Manufacturing Is 1 Reason It Cut Interest Rates
Manufacturing has slowed amid global uncertainty. That's one of the reasons the Federal Reserve gave for cutting interest rates this week.
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Politics
Fed Cuts Interest Rates For 1st Time Since 2008
The quarter-point cut signals growing concern at the Federal Reserve about a slowdown in the economy amid the trade war with China. The Fed last cut rates in 2008 and raised them as late as December.
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Business
Taking Stock Of The June Jobs Numbers
According to the Labor Department, employers added 224,000 jobs in June, despite a disappointing May. The strong job market could reduce pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.
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Economy
June Jobs Numbers Rebound
U.S. employers added 224,000 new jobs in June. That's far more than many analysts were expecting and marks a rebound after a disappointing May.
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Business
Trump Names 2 New Candidates For Federal Reserve Board
President Trump has picked two more candidates for the Federal Reserve Board. One, Judy Shelton, has some unconventional views on monetary policy.
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World
After G-20 Summit, Trump Holds Talks With North Korea's Leader
President Trump is the first U.S. president to set foot in North Korea, and says the U.S. and North Korea will soon begin denuclearization talks. And, the U.S. and China will resume trade talks.
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Business
G20 Summit: Trump, Xi Agree To Renew Trade Talks
President Trump is in South Korea Saturday to meet with President Moon Jae-in. But his Asia trip is also marked by a potential visit to the Demilitarized Zone and a ceasefire on tariffs with China.
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Politics
President Trump Meets With Russian President Vladimir Putin At G20 Summit
President Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimir Putin, among other world leaders, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan
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Business
Trump Arrives In Japan For G20 Summit With All Eyes On His Trade Talk With China
President Trump is in Osaka, Japan, for the G20 summit. There, he'll meet with leaders of the world's biggest economies and talk trade.
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Politics
Deal Or No Deal? The Stakes Are High For Trump-Xi Trade Talks
President Trump is due to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this weekend, raising hopes the two leaders might call a truce in their trade war. The White House has downplayed expectations of a deal.