Fed Chair Powell said the October job report, released during the Fed's "blackout" or silent period ahead of its policy meeting, could play a major role in the outcome of the Fed's policy decision. "If it's a really important employment report,

U.S. stocks are hanging near their records ahead of a couple reports that could show how well the economy is holding up

U.S. stocks are falling from their records Tuesday as worries worsen about the potential for fighting in the Middle East. The S&P 500 was down 1.1% in morning trading a day after setting an all-time high for the 43rd time this year.