Trump: We cannot aid Puerto Rico ‘forever’ Trump: We cannot aid Puerto Rico ‘forever’:- President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that Puerto Rico is going to have to shoulder more responsibility for recovery efforts from Hurricane Maria, saying the federal government’s emergency responders can’t stay there “forever.” His comments — in […]

Kroger exploring sale of convenience stores shares rise Kroger exploring sale of convenience stores shares rise: Kroger Co (KR.N) said on Wednesday it was exploring the sale of its nearly 800 convenience stores as the No. 1 U.S. supermarket operator strengthens its online businesses in a market share war that […]

Delta refuses to pay tariffs on Bombardier CSeries jets Delta refuses to pay tariffs on Bombardier CSeries jets: Delta Air Lines Inc on Wednesday said it would refuse to pay a 300 percent U.S. tariff on Canadian-built Bombardier CSeries jets, raising doubts about its purchase of 75 of the new […]

Oil prices settle up on demand forecasts Kurdistan tensions Oil prices settle up on demand forecasts Kurdistan tensions: Oil prices rose for the third day on Wednesday as OPEC forecast higher demand for 2018 and heightened tensions in Kurdistan supported prices. Brent crude futures LCOc1 rose 33 cents, or 0.6 […]

Fed divide on inflation intensified at September policy meeting Fed divide on inflation intensified at September policy meeting: Federal Reserve policymakers had a prolonged debate about the prospects of a pickup in inflation and slowing the path of future interest rate rises if it did not, according to the minutes […]

Wall Street ends higher dollar down after Fed minutes Wall Street ends higher dollar down after Fed minutes: Wall Street stocks rose on Wednesday as the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s September policy meeting merely confirmed expectations that interest rates would rise, while the euro gained on the dollar after […]