Henry Epp

Will the ongoing port strike lead to food shortages? It depends on both businesses and shoppers. Plus, retailers bet on big consumer spending this holiday season, OpenAI's massive new valuation, and a "temperature check" on U.S.-China economic relations.

The labor force participation rate — how much of the working age population has a job or is looking for one — held at 62.7% percent last month, according to the latest jobs report released Friday.

Gold is viewed as a sound longer-term investment, despite short-term volatility — especially as investors grapple with global uncertainty.

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Quebec's pension fund — similar to those in China or Norway — is financing, building and operating a new light rail line around Montreal.

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A lot of IRA funds are earmarked for congressional districts represented by Republicans, though such investment may get some rebranding.

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A supply glut tends to reduce prices, which could prove challenging for President-elect Trump’s plan to boost U.S. oil production.