Paul Davidson
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Dow tops 27,000 for the first time on easing trade tensions, prospect of lower rates
The Dow topped 27,000 for the first time Thursday as easing trade tensions and the Fed’s campaign to lower rates offset lingering economic worries. → Read More
How would a Fed rate cut affect your credit cards, home equity lines and bank savings
The Federal Reserve seems poised to cut rates for the first time in a decade. How would a cut affect your credit cards, home equity lines, savings. → Read More
Powell signals Fed prepared to cut rates this month despite improved jobs, trade backdrop
The Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled to Congress that central bank officials are prepared to cut interest rates in late July. → Read More
Sorry, Florida and Nevada. This state ranks as the best for retirement
Nebraska ranks as best state to retire, followed by Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota and Florida, Bankrate.com survey shows. Maryland scores worst → Read More
Raising minimum wage to $15 an hour would lift pay for up to 27M but leave 1.3M jobless
Doubling U.S. minimum wage to $15 an hour would raise pay for up to 27 million workers and lift 1.3M from poverty but leave 1.3M jobless, CBO says. → Read More
Talent dogfight: Rock stars, heroes and misleading job postings as openings near record
Companies are pumping up job openings in ads and interviews to stand out amid near-record openings and a smaller pool of candidates → Read More
Market outlook: Stocks post best 1st half since 1997. Trade deal needed for more gains
The broad market climbed 17.4% the first half of the year. A trade deal will be needed for further strong gains, analysts say. → Read More
Stocks hit new highs on hopes of US-China trade truce and prospect of Fed rate cuts
The S&P 500 index set a new record Thursday on a strong signal that the Fed could cut interest rates and on hopes for a trade war truce. → Read More
The Fed signaled rate cuts may be coming soon. What does that mean for borrowers, savers
The Fed signaled that interest rate could be on the way but the benefits for borrowers may be limited. Bank customers could see savings rates fall. → Read More
Fed stands pat on rates, signals it's prepared to cut if trade war intensifies
The Fed kept its key interest rate at 2.25% to 2.5% but signaled it was prepared to cut rates if the US trade war with China deepens → Read More
Stocks climb as Trump tweets about plans for 'extended meeting' with Chinese president
Stocks climbed close to an all-time record amid Trump's plans for an 'extended meeting' with Chinese President Xi. and talk of rate cuts in Europe → Read More
The economic expansion is poised to be the longest ever. Will it die or get a second wind?
The 10-year-old economic expansion will become the longest in U.S. history in July. Will it die of old age or get a second wind? → Read More
How to buy a home, millennial style
Millennials have been driving home sales the past few years but they’re doing so cautiously. → Read More
Economy added just 75,000 jobs in May, strengthening case for Fed interest rate cut
Employers added just 75,000 jobs in May. Economists had forecast 178,000 payroll gains → Read More
Low prices, floods and trade wars plague American farmers, putting their survival at risk
Rains that delayed planting in the Midwest compound the crisis for farmers already struggling with low prices and trade wars. → Read More
Dow, stocks end higher Tuesday amid Fed hints at rate cut, optimism from Mexico on trade
U.S. stocks ended higher after Fed chief remarks on rate cut and Mexico official's optimism on developing trade dispute. → Read More
It's great that you got a raise, but it just might hurt the stock market and the economy
Bigger raises are starting to crimp corporate profit margins. Economists debate whether that will hurt stocks and the economy. → Read More
How tariffs on Mexican imports could affect what you pay for vegetables and cars
Tariffs on Mexican imports would affect prices of vegetables, cars TVs. A 5% tariff could rise to 25% if Mexico doesn't halt illegal immigration. → Read More
More Americans are finally moving cash to online banks for higher interest rates
More Americans are moving their cash to online banks to earn interest of 2% or more. But many feel more comfortable with a local branch → Read More
More baby boomers stay in their homes as they reach retirement, skipping downsizing
Many Baby boomers are staying in the houses in which they raised their kids even when they become empty-nesters and retire → Read More