Roundup: Rail strike / US job openings / Consumer confidence  

Congress steps in: Congress is moving swiftly to prevent a looming U.S. rail workers...

US revises up last quarter’s economic growth, easing recession fears 

Despite high interest rates and chronic inflation, the U.S. economy grew at a 2.9%...

Business groups urge Congress to block potential rail strike

Business groups are increasing the pressure on lawmakers to intervene and block a railroad...

More US homebuyers turning to adjustable rate mortgages

Mortgage rates are more than double what they were a year ago, so many homebuyers are looking for ways to put off some of the pain for a few years.

Expect a busy Baton Rouge airport this Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving travel rush is back at BTR. 

US initial unemployment claims reach highest level since August

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level since August but still remains low by historical standards.

Businesses, consumers poised to suffer if railroad deal isn’t reached 

Consumers and companies could see higher gas prices, longer shipping times and shortages of some products during the winter holiday season if railroads and all of their unions can't agree on new contracts by an early-December deadline that has already been pushed back.

Cassidy not running for governor, attention shifts to Kennedy

Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy announced today that he has decided not to run...

90% of US counties dealt with weather disaster in last decade

Ninety percent of US counties suffered a weather disaster between 2011 and 2021, according...

Business group sues over new corporate ownership database 

A small business lobbying group filed suit Tuesday to block the Treasury Department's upcoming...