Hurricanes and Tropical Storms

Storms and Strikes Take a Toll on Pre-election Jobs Report

U.S. payrolls grew by only 12,000 in October, a figure that left markets placid but fueled political contention. Unemployment remained 4.1 percent.

By Lydia DePillis

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Asheville Awaits the Return of Tourists as Biltmore Estate Prepares to Reopen

The Biltmore, a popular destination in the area of western North Carolina ravaged by Hurricane Helene, will reopen Saturday. Local travel operators nervously hope it will mark the return of tourists.

By Mark Barrett

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The Jobs Report on Friday May Be a Fluke and a Political Football

Economists expect the October data to show unusually weak job creation. But hurricanes and strikes may account for much of the shortfall.

By Lydia DePillis

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SBA Depletes Disaster Loan Funds After Helene and Milton, Biden Says

Federal officials urged people to keep applying for the loans, which they said they would continue to process while awaiting more funding from Congress, which is not set to reconvene until Nov. 12.

By Madeleine Ngo

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