Economy
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US consumer confidence plummets to COVID-era low as trade war stokes anxiety
Apr 29, 2025 2:58 pm - Americans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic as anxiety over the impact of tariffs takes a heavy toll.
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Trump marks his first 100 days in office in campaign mode, focused on grudges and grievances
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’Nowhere to turn’: Small businesses dependent on imports from China are feeling more desperate
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With China and the U.S. at intense economic odds, other nations are being forced to choose sides
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The workers who feel left behind by return-to-office policies
Apr 26, 2025 2:22 pm - Anxiety is rising for some of the millions of people who identify as neurodivergent — those whose brains function differently, such as with ADHD, autism or dyslexia. More companies are requiring workers to return to an office five days a week. Advocates say it’s particularly difficult for neurodivergent people to get flexible work due to the new movement to cut programs that sometimes help them.
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Trade war and leery travelers have airlines trimming flights and withdrawing financial guidance
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Wall Street’s rally fades as more CEOs talk about uncertainty because of Trump's trade war
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Trump sees trade deals coming in three to four weeksApr 25, 2025 8:16 am - President Donald Trump said he expected to wrap up trade deals with US partners looking for lower tariffs soon.
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Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here's what to know for borrowersApr 24, 2025 4:25 pm - Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections. But there are options for borrowers to get out of default. Here are some key things to know.
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Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump's tariffs, a new AP-NORC poll finds