The National Weather Service predicts sustained winds of up to 24 mph with gusts to 40 mph in New York City.
Allison Busemeyer
Powerful storm threatens Thanksgiving travel plans for millions
The system drops close to a foot of snow in some areas as it heads toward New York and Pennsylvania.
Consumer spending rose 0.3% in October but incomes stayed flat
The holiday shopping season is expected to be a solid one.
U.S. mortgage rates edge up slightly
The 30-year is at 3.68 percent.
U.S. economy looking durable despite risks from trade conflict
It grew at a moderate 2.1 percent annual rate in the third quarter.
Verizon sits out rivals’ aggressive Black Friday promos
Its absence in the discounting frenzy suggests that it didn’t need to participate.
Robocall compromise bill set up for quick House passage
The measure will require phone companies to block robocalls without charging consumers any extra money.
Trump dispenses $20 billion in aid to farmers, hoping to shore up rural base
Most of the money is going to a bundle of states that are essential to his re-election chances.
Fed survey finds U.S. economy expanding despite trade war fallout
However, it notes that most districts were not experiencing growth in manufacturing.
Tariffs will boost prices on toys and more – but not until next year
The Trump administration put off the 15 percent duty until Dec. 15, citing the potential effect on holiday shoppers.