Economy
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Some Americans have become saddled with credit card debt as rent and everyday prices remain high
Feb 05, 2024 9:27 am - NEW YORK — While the U.S. economy is broadly healthy, pockets of Americans have run through their savings and run up their credit card balances after battling inflation f...
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The U.S. didn't just avoid a recession — it's adding hundreds of thousands of new jobs
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More Americans apply for unemployment benefits but layoffs still historically low
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Powell: Federal Reserve is on track to cut rates, though not likely for months
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New research shows what a Child Tax Credit would mean for Illinois’ families and economyJan 30, 2024 8:27 am - Last month, I noted that Illinois recently has experienced positive economic developments but we are falling behind on the issue of child poverty, which has more than dou...
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Inflation has slowed. Now the Federal Reserve faces expectations for rate cuts
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US economy grew at a surprisingly strong 3.3% pace last quarter, pointing to continued resilience
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Pritzker touts climate investments despite renewables lagging state goals
Jan 24, 2024 8:56 am - Boston-based Nexamp, a major player in the solar energy industry, is joining the growing list of renewable technology companies that have expanded or relocated to Illinoi...
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Yellen says current US economic growth 'vindicates' Biden's COVID-19 pandemic stimulus spending
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Retail sales up strongly in December as Americans showed continued willingness to spend