[10/27/15] A gauge of United States business investment plans fell for a second straight month in September, pointing to a sharp slowdown in economic growth and casting more doubt on whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year.
Other data on Tuesday showed that consumer confidence slipped in October in the face of worries over a recent moderation in job growth and its potential impact on income. Housing, however, remained the bright spot, and home prices accelerated in August. That should improve household wealth, which has been buffeted by a strong dollar, weak global demand, spending...