Economy
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The surprising reason home prices remain stubbornly high
Nov 01, 2025 1:19 pm - A growing number of home sellers are taking lingering properties off the market instead of lowering their prices, keeping overall costs high and dampening available listings. Nationwide, delistings rose 52% in September compared to the year before.
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As AI reshapes the job market, here are 16 roles it has created
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BBB: November is ‘Thank a Business Month’Oct 29, 2025 10:03 am - As we enter the busiest shopping season of the year, it’s an excellent time to thank a business.
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Trump scores golden gifts as United States and Seoul advance trade talks
Oct 29, 2025 7:25 am - The United States and South Korea advanced trade talks on Wednesday, addressing details of $350 billion that would be invested in the American economy, after negotiations and ceremonies that included the presentation of a gold medal and crown to President Donald Trump.
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Consumer confidence dips modestly in October with Americans concerned about the future
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Federal Reserve likely to cut key rate Wednesday and may signal another cut to follow
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Trump administration narrows list of potential Federal Reserve chairs to 5
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Suburban businesses should beware new taxes disguised as ‘solutions’Oct 25, 2025 12:30 pm - Suburban business owners long have depended on and contributed to Chicago’s economy. Three major proposals could shape the economic landscape before the year ends: a tax-laden fix for the transit deficit, a proposed business head tax and new levies on the tech sector.
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State leaders celebrate women entrepreneurs who bring in $165B in yearly revenueOct 25, 2025 12:24 pm - The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is celebrating National Women's Business Month throughout October by recognizing the significant contributions of women-owned businesses across the state.
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America may run out of Christmas decor this year. Here’s why.