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GovernmentBusiness

More Interest Rate Cuts Likely, Powell Says at Forum

Jerome Powell stressed that the Fed鈥檚 current goal is to support a largely healthy economy and job market, rather than rescue a struggling economy or prevent a recession.

September 30, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Cruise Penalized Over Incomplete Reports on Robotaxi Crash

The enforcement action stems from an October 2023 incident in San Francisco in which a Cruise robotaxi dragged a pedestrian about 20 feet before coming to a complete stop.

September 30, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Volvo Leads 50 Firms Urging EU to Keep Combustion Engine Ban

Volvo Car and dozens of industrial manufacturers urged Brussels to stick to a plan to halt sales of new combustion engine cars starting in 2035.聽

September 30, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Ford Offers Free EV Chargers in Bid to Boost Sales

Ford Motor Co. is offering free home chargers and installation to buyers of its electric vehicles in a bid to boost sales and overcome range anxiety among mainstream car shoppers.

September 30, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Supplies Rushed to Communities Isolated by Helene

ASHEVILLE, N.C. 鈥 A crisis unfolded in western North Carolina as officials rushed to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cell service Sept. 30.聽

September 30, 2024
BusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

CVC鈥檚 Last-Attempt DB Schenker Bids Called 鈥業nferior鈥

Deutsche Bahn said bids submitted by private equity fund CVC Capital Partners remain 鈥渋nferior鈥 to the winner鈥檚 offer, the latest twist in the $16 billion battle for its logistics unit.

September 30, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Strike at Ports Could Affect Holiday Shopping

A lengthy ports shutdown could raise prices on goods around the country and potentially cause shortages and price increases at retailers as the holiday shopping season approaches.

September 30, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

East and Gulf Coast Ports Prepare to Close

Key industry and government officials are urging U.S. dockworkers and their employers to avoid a strike at East and Gulf Coast ports, though many facilities are bracing for a shutdown.

September 30, 2024
Business

Sale of Remaining 112 Yellow Terminals to Start Oct. 1

The sale of the last of the freight terminals owned or leased by bankrupt less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. is set to start Oct. 1, according to a court filing.

September 29, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Biden Administration in Talks to Prevent Dockworker Strike

Pete Buttigieg, Julie Su and Lael Brainard are reportedly urging the United States Maritime Alliance to get to the bargaining table.

September 27, 2024