Reflecting the rising markets, the Fed says the value of Americans’ stock and mutual fund portfolios rose $800 billion last quarter.
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Frustration builds as residents in Carolinas wait to go home
While about 7,800 people remained in shelters in North Carolina, 161,000 homes and businesses were still without electricity.
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New tariff list creates risk of ‘downward cycle’ for U.S. auto industry
President Trump’s latest round of import levies on Chinese imports will add costs to more than 100 car parts.
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Kavanaugh’s accuser calls for FBI investigation before she testifies
In a letter by her lawyers to the Senate Judiciary Committee, lawyers for Christine Blasey Ford did not explicitly say she would not testify Monday if there is no FBI probe, and several senior Republicans said they intend to press on with the nominee’s Supreme Court confirmation.
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5 ways Trump’s tariffs on China will affect you
Consumers will be harder hit with this round of tariffs, which will impact prices on a variety of goods such as tires, bicycles, backpacks and refrigerators.
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Undaunted, Trump sticks with claim of inflated death toll in Puerto Rico
While Florence wreaks havoc on the Carolinas, the president goes back on Twitter on Friday to dispute experts’ conclusion that nearly 3,000 died from the effects of Hurricane Maria.
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China says Washington asks to resume tariff talks
Foreign companies in China are getting hurt by both sides.
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Donald Trump Jr. to visit Maine to raise money for Republicans
The state party will host the president’s eldest son at an event in Portland on Oct. 1
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Top political analyst has eyes on Maine’s 2nd District
A blue wave could wash away Bruce Poliquin, Charlie Cook says.
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Pictures: Memorials held around the nation to remember 9/11
The president and his wife attended a memorial service at the rural field where a hijacked plane crashed, brought down by passengers who realized the U.S. was under attack.