WSJ What’s News
What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step back with our What’s News in Markets wrap-up on Saturday and our What’s News Sunday deep dive.
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Consumers Aren't Feeling the Pinch, Amid Anothe...
P.M. Edition for September 26th: The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates another quarter-percentage point. But despite eight rate hikes since late 2015, consumers aren't feeling a pinch. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Kiernan explains why.
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The Most Dangerous Places to Bicycle in the U.S.
A.M. Edition for September 26th: Recent data shows 840 cyclists were killed in motor-vehicle crashes in the U.S. in 2016, and that the Tampa Bay metro area has the highest cyclist death rate of any major metro area. The Wall Street Journal's Scott Calvert has the details.
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Trump Defends U.S. Policies in U.N. Speech
P.M. Edition for September 25th: President Trump delivered a speech before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, in which he gave a full-throated defense of the U.S., and his administration's policies. The Wall Street Journal's Vivian Salama has the details.
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Some Airlines are Overhauling In-Flight Menus
A.M. Edition for September 25th: More airlines are updating their in-flight menus for coach fliers, as customers opt for healthier foods. American Airlines is one of the latest making changes. The Wall Street Journal's Alison Sider has the details.
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China Calls U.S. a Trade Bully
P.M. Edition for September 24th: New tariffs took effect on Monday, as the U.S. and China continue their trade battle. And in a new position paper, China is calling the Trump Administration a trade bully. The Wall Street Journal's James Areddy has the details.
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Fed Meeting, Inflation Data Top Economic Schedule
A.M. Edition for September 24: The economic week is busy with reports on inflation, consumer confidence and home sales. But the key event to watch is the two-day Fed policy meeting. We get a preview from the Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry.
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Blue Chips Shine Despite Trade Battles
Stocks in the Dow Jones Industrials have been strong despite their potential vulnerability to a trade fight. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn says that for now, investors don't think tariffs will have long-lasting effects on the economy or earnings.
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Drugmakers' Free Services: Are They Kickbacks?
P.M. Edition for September 21: Drugmakers say free services such as nursing and co-pay assistance help doctors and patients. But they've drawn federal and state scrutiny over whether they violate anti-kickback laws. The Wall Street Journal's Peter Loftus explains.
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Puerto Rico Faces New Economic Challenges
A.M. Edition for September 21st: Hurricane Maria, the worst storm to hit Puerto Rico in nearly a century, has compounded an already complicated economic situation for the island. The Wall Street Journal's Andrew Scurria has more on the challenges ahead.
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Jobless Claims Stay at Lowest Levels Since the ...
P.M. Edition for September 20: In a sign of a tight labor market, first-time jobless claims remain at the lowest levels in 49 years. The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath says it'll take a few weeks to gauge Hurricane Florence's impact on jobless claims.
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More Car Apps Have Safety Advocates Concerned
A.M. Edition for September 20th: Cars are now coming with new apps that allow drivers to do everything from ask for directions to order food. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Colias has more on why safety advocates are concerned about in-car technology.
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Gmail's Smart Reply is Bubbling with Responses
P.M. Edition for September 19: The Wall Street Journal's Doug MacMillan talks about Gmail's Smart Reply, which suggests responses that users can click when replying to emails. Google is rolling out Smart Reply to all of its 1.4 billion active accounts.
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Why Facebook Wants Your Financial Data
A.M. Edition for September 19th: Facebook has been engaged in discussions with U.S. banks to get detailed financial information about customers for years, before coming under fire for its handling of user data. The Wall Street Journal's AnnaMaria Andriotis has the details.
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U.S., China Trade New Tariffs
P.M. Edition for September 18th: The U.S. has announced another round of tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports. And China quickly retaliated in kind, with new tariffs on $60 billion in U.S. goods. The Wall Street Journal's Jacob Schlesinger has more.
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Retailers Get a Head Start on Holiday Hiring
A.M. Edition for September 18th: It's not too early to start thinking about the holiday season - especially if you're a retailer running short on potential holiday hires. The Wall Street Journal's Suzanne Kapner has more on the struggles of hiring in a tight labor market.
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The Economic Impact of Major Storms
P.M. Edition for September 17th: The economic impact of major storms like Florence can be devastating for individuals. But studies show the impact on the broader economy is often very little. The Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry explains.
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Will Housing Market Trends Continue into Fall?
A.M. Edition for September 17th: There's plenty of housing data on tap this week, that could indicate whether a somewhat slow summer will continue heading into the fall. The Wall Street Journal's Kate Davidson previews this week's economic data.
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An Up Week for Stocks, But Trade Concerns Lurk
Stocks were little changed Friday but closed higher for the week. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn says trade issues continue to inject uncertainty into the markets.
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Fewer Carolina Households Have Flood Insurance
P.M. Edition: Fewer homeowners in Florence's path have flood insurance than five years ago. The Wall Street Journal's Leslie Scism says many people don't realize most homeowner insurance excludes flood coverage, which they must buy separately.
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A Bird's Eye View of Hurricane Florence
A.M. Edition for September 14th: This week, Hurricane Hunters have been flying into the eye of Hurricane Florence, to gather essential data about the storm. The Wall Street Journal's Valerie Bauerlein joined them on Tuesday, and describes the experience.
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Trump Tweets Target Jamie Dimon, Maria's Death ...
P.M. Edition for September 13: In Thursday tweets, President Trump denied the estimated death toll of three thousand from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. He also hit back at comments from JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. More from the Wall Street Journal's Rebecca Ballhaus.
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What Apple's Latest Showcase Means for Business
A.M. Edition for September 13th: Apple unveiled its latest tech gear, including new iPhones with larger displays, and an Apple Watch with new fitness features. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle has more on Apple's latest product showcase, and its business strategy.
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Businesses Step Up Lobbying Against Tariffs
P.M. Edition for September 12: Lobbying groups representing thousands of companies are ramping up their campaign against tariffs on foreign imports, telling the Trump administration the levies will hurt their industries. More from the Wall Street Journal's Andrew Duehren.
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Some Tips for Tracking Hurricane Florence
A.M. Edition for September 12th: With Hurricane Florence on a path toward the East Coast, many are watching the latest forecast maps to track the storm. The Wall Street Journal's Arian Campo-Flores has some tips.
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One World Trade Center Faces Leasing Challenges
P.M. Edition for September 11th: It's been four years since One World Trade Center opened, but roughly 20% of the building's office space has yet to be filled. The Wall Street Journal's Peter Grant has more on the challenges of leasing space in the building.
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