White House: Stock market plunge is not as ‘meaningful’ as business activity

White House: Stock market plunge is not as ‘meaningful’ as business activity

The White House on Monday downplayed the weekslong stock market sell-off, insisting that recent moves by business leaders suggest a brighter outlook for the U.S. economy. “We’re seeing a strong divergence between animal spirits of the stock market and what we’re actually seeing unfold from businesses and business leaders,” a White House official told reporters…

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Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets

Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets

Baggage handlers load luggage onto a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on August 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas.  Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images It’s happening: Southwest Airlines will start charging passengers to check bags for the first time. It’s a stunning reversal that shows the low-cost pioneer is…

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