Economy
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Government: U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported in year that ended in MarchAug 21, 2024 11:19 am - WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs from April 2023 through March this year than were originally reported, the government said Wednesday. The revised t...
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Former Canadian PM headlines Judson World Leaders Forum on Oct. 3Aug 21, 2024 10:04 am - Stephen J. Harper, the former prime minister of Canada, will headline Judson University’s World Leaders Forum on Oct. 3. Known for his principled leadership and strategic...
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Inflation is falling, but the next president could bring it back
Aug 21, 2024 9:45 am - Inflation is just about dead — unless the next president brings it back to life. Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are pushing economic ...
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Powell may use Jackson Hole speech to hint at how fast and how far the Fed could cut rates
Aug 20, 2024 7:06 am - Federal Reserve officials have said they're increasingly confident that they've nearly tamed inflation. Now, it's the health of the job market that's starting to draw their concern.
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U.S. renters get perks as building boom eases supply, Zillow says
Aug 18, 2024 5:45 am - US renters are winning concessions when they sign new contracts, an indication that surging apartment construction is easing the supply squeeze, according to a new blog p...
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U.S. consumer sentiment rises slightly on Democratic optimism over Harris’ presidential prospects
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Harris aims to blunt Trump's economic attacks by proposing new tax breaks in a bid to lower costs
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U.S. shoppers sharply boosted spending at retailers in July despite higher prices
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Kamala Harris to propose ban on ‘price gouging’ for food, groceries
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Annual U.S. inflation falls to 3-year low, clearing the way for the Fed to begin cutting rates