Friday News Roundup - International
National Security Advisor John Bolton says "all options are on the table" for American military intervention in Venezuela.
Economy
U.S. Added 304,000 Jobs In January; Shutdown Boosted Unemployment To 4 Percent
Job growth picked up for the 100th consecutive month even as hundreds of thousands of federal workers were furloughed during the partial government shutdown. Wage growth held steady.
Flush With Cash, China Continues to Borrow Billions From The World Bank
From an economic standpoint, China does not need World Bank loans. So why is it still a top borrower?
U.S.-Chinese Negotiators Begin Day 2 Of High-Stakes Trade Talks
Rachel Martin talks to Arthur Kroeber of Gavekal Dragonomics, a financial services firm based in Hong Kong, about the latest round of trade talks between U.S. and Chinese negotiators.
Fed Changes Course, Holds Off On Raising Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve is holding off on additional rate hikes for now. This new more patient approach follows months of volatility in financial markets and signs of slowing economic growth in the U.S.
How To Price A Government Shutdown
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the economic impact of the longest shutdown in history.
Fed Says U.S. Growth Is 'Solid,' Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
The labor market continues to get stronger and the economy is growing at a solid rate, the Federal Reserve said. The central bank also said it will be patient as it decides on future rate increases.
Oil Prices Edge Upward After U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Venezuela
The sanctions are meant to put pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who allegedly diverts billions in oil profits to pay off military officers and help prop up his government.
Apple Reports Slow Holiday Sales Hurt Revenue And Profits
Apple posted its first holiday quarter decline in revenue and profit in more than a decade. It warned the slowdown in its core iPhone business and weakness in China have spilled into this year.