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Fed Signals Slower Pace in 2019
A.M. Edition for December 20th: The Federal Reserve is signaling a slower pace for rate hikes in 2019. But the Fed's final meeting of 2018 sent U.S. stocks sliding on Wednesday. Do the markets know something we don't? The Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos has more.
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Fed Raises Rates; Food Companies Raise Prices
P.M. Edition for December 19th: As expected, the Federal Reserve has raised rates a quarter-percentage point - the fourth rate hike of 2018. Plus, food companies are subtly raising prices. The Wall Street Journal's Annie Gasparro has more on some of their tactics.
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The Federal Reserve Looks Ahead to 2019
A.M. Edition for December 19th: As the Federal Reserve looks ahead to the new year, officials are considering whether to slow the pace of short-term interest rate hikes. But one of the lessons learned over the course of slowly raising rates since December of 2015 is that smaller moves can have a bigger impact on the economy. The Wall Street Journal's Rachel Louise Ensign has more details.
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Judge Delays Flynn Sentencing
P.M. Edition for December 18th: A federal judge has delayed sentencing for Mike Flynn, President's Trump's former national security advisor. The Wall Street Journal's Byron Tau has the details from a dramatic day in the courtroom.
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States, Cities Move to Regulate Electric Scooters
A.M. Edition for December 18th: The electric scooter industry is growing quickly, leaving states and localities struggling to keep up with regulating scooters. The Wall Street Journal's Scott Calvert has the details.
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Trump Tweets About the Fed Ahead of Its Policy ...
P.M. Edition for December 17: President Trump tweeted that it's "incredible" that the Fed is considering another rate hike. More from the Wall Street Journal's Kate Davidson. Plus, a new WSJ poll finds Americans have mixed feelings about Trump and the economy.
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Federal Reserve Holds Final Meeting of 2018
A.M. Edition for December 17th: The Federal Reserve is expected to raise short-term interest rates for a fourth time this year, at its final meeting of 2018. The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath runs down this week's economic calendar.
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Dow Lands in Correction Territory; Hackers Brea...
P.M. Edition for December 14th: The Dow fell 497 points on Friday, putting all three major U.S. indexes in correction territory. Plus, U.S. officials say Chinese hackers are taking aim at U.S. Navy contractors. The Wall Street Journal's Dustin Volz has the details.
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Building Amazon HQ2s Will Be Slow, Gradual Process
A.M. Edition for December 14: Amazon is building two new headquarters in Queens, N.Y. and Crystal City, Virginia. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens talks about why the Amazon invasion will be slow.
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Apple to Build New Sites, Including Texas Campus
P.M. Edition for December 13: Apple plans a wave of expansion in the U.S., saying it'll spend one billion dollars on a new campus in Austin Texas. Apple will also build facilities in several other locations, says the Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle.
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May Clings to Power; A Recession Next Year?
A.M. Edition for December 13: Prime Minister Theresa May survived a no-confidence vote in the U.K. But the Wall Street Journal's Jason Douglas says the future for both May and Brexit is cloudy. And WSJ's Sharon Nunn says CFOs predict a recession in the U.S. next year.
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Kelly's Exit Part of a Major White House Staff ...
P.M. Edition for December 12: White House chief of staff John Kelly is leaving at year's end. It's part of a looming staff overhaul at a White House that's already seen unprecedented turnover. More from the Wall Street Journal's Peter Nicholas.
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Letting FedEx, UPS Deliver to Your Mailbox, For...
A.M. Edition: The U.S. Postal Service is billions of dollars in debt. The White House has proposed a way for the Post Office to make money, by selling private companies access to your mailbox. The Wall Street Journal's Heidi Vogt explains.
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U.S., China Restart Trade Talks; Trump, Democra...
P.M. Edition for December 11: President Trump had a heated on-camera meeting with Democratic leaders about funding for border security. Plus, the U.S. and China restart talks on reaching a trade agreement. The Wall Street Journal's Bob Davis has more.
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Uber, Lyft Prepare for 2019 IPOs
A.M. Edition for December 11th: Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft are planning to go public next year. The Wall Street Journal's Greg Bensinger has more details on their battle on the streets and for global investors.
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Amazon Works to Weed Out Scammers
P.M. Edition for December 10th: Amazon is cracking down on seller scams, and has fired employees in the U.S. and India who were suspected of abetting scammers' efforts. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens has the details on the crackdown.
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John Kelly's Exit Could Mean More White House I...
A.M. Edition for December 10: The Wall Street Journal's Peter Nicholas discusses White House Chief of Staff John Kelly's upcoming departure and what that means for stability among President Trump's senior staff.
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Hiring Slowed Last Month; Unemployment Still at...
P.M. Edition for December 7: Employers added 155 thousand jobs in November, a slower-than-expected pace. The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath says smaller job growth may be consistent with a stumbling stock market and an economy that's expected to slow.
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Drugmakers Accused of Favoring Buybacks Over Lo...
A.M. Edition for December 7: House Democrats say drugmakers have used savings from tax cuts for things like stock buybacks, instead of for lowering drug prices. The Wall Street Journal's Peter Loftus says the lawmakers have threatened to hold hearings on the matter.
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Trump Criticizes Powell, But Congress Supports Him
P.M. Edition for December 6: President Trump has criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell for this year's interest rate increases, but Powell enjoys wide support from Congress for the hikes. More from the Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos.
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Reflecting on the Legacy of Former President Ge...
A.M. Edition for December 6th: Was former President George H.W. Bush the last of his kind? The Wall Street Journal's Gerald Seib says that question was called to mind during funeral services on Wednesday. Seib reflects on the life and legacy of the nation's 41st president.
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Remembering George H.W. Bush
P.M. Edition for December 5: The nation paused Wednesday to honor the late 41st president, George Herbert Walker Bush. At his state funeral in Washington, eulogies came from his son, former President George W. Bush and author Jon Meacham.
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A National Day of Mourning; CEOs Talk Gun Control
A.M. Edition for December 5th: Wednesday is a national day of mourning for the funeral of former President George H.W. Bush. Plus, the CEOs of Dick's Sporting Goods and Aetna talk about gun control, at the Wall Street Journal's CEO Council.
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Dow Drops Nearly 800 Points; Jeb Bush Remembers...
P.M. Edition for December 4th: Worries over a trade truce between the U.S. and China and the pace of economic growth led to a selloff in stocks. Plus, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush reflects on the legacy of his father, former President George H.W. Bush.
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Foreign Indie Films Struggle in China
A.M. Edition for December 4th: Independent films are having a tough time in China, with filmmakers reporting a slowdown. But it's hard to say just how much of it is due to trade. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Wernau has more details.
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