U.S. weekly jobless claims rise; mid-Atlantic factory activity slows
The number of Americans filing applications for jobless benefits rose marginally from near a 49-year low last week, suggesting underlying strength in the labor market and broader economy.
Corporate Debt Crises Could Come Faster and Harder in 2019
At first glance, 2019 might look like a quiet year for distressed-debt investors, judging by the small list of troubled bonds coming due. But the light schedule may be obscuring how quickly some issuers will unravel.
Treasury’s Mnuchin says expects January trade talks with China: Bloomberg
The United States and China are planning to hold meetings in January to “document an agreement” on trade, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Bloomberg in an interview on Tuesday.
CNBC Survey: Tariffs driving the sell-off, not economic slowdown
CNBC’s Steve Liesman breaks down results from the CNBC Fed survey on sentiment regarding economic strength and the market sell-off.