Despite Pressure From Trump, The Federal Reserve Will Raise Key Interest Rate
The Federal Reserve ignored pressure from President Trump and announced Wednesday that it will raise its key interest rate a quarter of a point.
Economy
Cooper: Apple 'Open Recruiting Situation' For North Carolina
Gov. Roy Cooper hasn't given up yet on Apple creating more jobs soon in North Carolina.
After 2-Day Meeting, Fed Will Decide Whether To Hike Interest Rates
Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell is expected to announce another increase in interest rates. Noel King talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about how that would affect consumers.
The Crypto Crash
Cryptocurrency had a rough 2018. The big cryptos lost about 80% of their value. So what happened? Is crypto poised for a comeback or are we talking tulips?
Charlotte Tech Company Set To Add More Than 1,200 New Jobs
A Charlotte financial technology startup plans to add more than 1,200 jobs in its hometown over five years.
Iran Has Had An Especially Bad 2018
The Trump administration hit Iran with sanctions after pulling out of the nuclear deal. That's hurt the Iranian economy — and emboldened hard-liners.
Lowlights Of The Year
We commemorate some of the darkest and funniest business and economic blackspots of the year.
Google Will Spend $1 Billion For New York City Campus On Hudson River
"In fact, we're growing faster outside the [San Francisco] Bay Area than within it," says Chief Financial Officer Ruth Porat, a senior vice president of both Google and its parent company, Alphabet.
U.S. Gets A Big Win In Its Long Fight With Mexico Over 'Dolphin Safe' Labels
The World Trade Organization sided with the U.S. on Friday, rejecting Mexico's claim that the U.S. is unfairly denying Mexican tuna products the advantageous "dolphin safe" label.