The average employer-sponsored premium for U.S. families rose 7% this year—the same amount as last year, according to an annual KFF survey of 2,100 companies.
S&P and Moody's are both considering downgrading the planemaker to junk. If they do, much of Boeing's $52 billion in outstanding long-term debt would be ineligible for inclusion in investment-grade indexes.
The core consumer price index increased 0.3% in September, slightly above forecast, leading to questions about whether the Fed will further slow the pace of interest rate reductions.
Ports are reopening today, as the longshoremen's union agreed with terminal operators and shipping liners to extend their previous contract through January 15.