Business

Economy

Why A Stellar Unemployment Report Isn't Always A Good Thing

6:25am January 11, 2019

Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell and his two predecessors talk about the latest jobs report, and why they are not too worried about inflation — despite what the Phillips Curve may predict.

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Why The Craft Brewing Industry Is Stalled Amid The Government Shutdown

8:50pm January 10, 2019

by Hope Kirwan

It is estimated that half of the nation's breweries are awaiting federal government approval of labels for new beers because of the shutdown.

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Students exercise at a weight-loss summer camp in China's Shandong Province. The government promotes physical activity as the solution to a growing obesity problem.

Health & Safety

Study: Coca-Cola Shaped China's Efforts To Fight Obesity

5:05pm January 10, 2019

by Jonathan Lambert

A new report documents how Coke penetrated the government and influenced efforts to bring down the growing obesity rate — but not by cutting back on calories.

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during a joint statement in Beijing last November. Donald Trump, among the least popular US presidents in decades and the newly empowered Chinese leader met for talks on trade and North K

Economy

U.S.-China Trade: Where Are We Now?

4:49pm January 10, 2019

by Cardiff Garcia

Today on The Indicator: an update on the trade spat between China and the U.S.

People at the Ford display at the Essen Motor Show fair in Essen, Germany, in December 2017. The automaker has announced it will be cutting some jobs in Europe to reduce costs.

Ford Cutting Jobs In Europe, Moving Away From Less Profitable Vehicles

4:49pm January 10, 2019

by Camila Domonoske

The automaker says it is not yet clear how many people will lose their jobs. The cuts come during a time of turmoil for the car industry, as automakers invest heavily in new technology.

The Old Post Office building's clock tower. The Trump International Hotel is also located in the Old Post Office. During the current government shutdown, the clock tower, which is run by the National Park Service, has remained open even as other parks hav

Shutdown Shutters Many D.C. Tourist Attractions — But Not The One In Trump's Hotel

3:48pm January 10, 2019

by Peter Overby

Unlike other National Park Service properties, the clock tower above the Trump International Hotel is open and staffed by park rangers. Government officials insist the arrangement is aboveboard.

Attorneys, from left, David Seligman, Nina DiSalvo and Alexander Hood of Denver's Towards Justice, which filed a lawsuit on behalf of au pairs for higher pay.

National

Au Pair Sponsor Agencies Settle Wage Lawsuit, Offer $65.5 Million In Back Pay

11:01pm January 09, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

The complaint alleged 15 companies, who at the time controlled 100 percent of the au pair workforce, colluded to keep wages artificially low and denied the workers overtime pay.

Flames burn near power lines in Montecito, Calif. State fire officials say power lines coming into contact with trees sparked four Northern California wildfires last October.

National

Federal Judge Proposes Restrictions On Unsafe PG&E Power Lines

8:58pm January 09, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

PG&E is under fire from many fronts as it faces the possibility of being found responsible for massive California wildfires the past two years.

The Oil And Gas Industry Is Booming, But Operators Worry About Slowdown Amid Shutdown

5:44pm January 09, 2019

by Cooper McKim

One industry that's been a key supporter of President Trump is no fan of the federal shutdown. Oil and gas drilling is booming, but much of it is on federal land and some worry about a slowdown.

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Economy

Are We Ready For A Recession?

3:58pm January 09, 2019

Some signals on the economic dashboard are warning we could be heading for a downturn within a couple of years. Are we ready to fight off a recession?