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
Nov 01, 2025 11:54 am - A knowledge architect. An orchestration engineer. A conversation designer. A human AI collaboration leader. If you’ve never heard of these job titles, it’s because they have just debuted at companies aiming to fuel their businesses with artificial intelligence.
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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
Oct 28, 2025 9:28 am - Consumer confidence weakened slightly in October as Americans remain anxious about their future financial prospects.
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Federal Reserve likely to cut key rate Wednesday and may signal another cut to follow
Oct 28, 2025 8:12 am - The Federal Reserve will almost certainly cut its key interest rate on Wednesday and could signal it expects another cut in December as the central bank seeks to bolster hiring.
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Trump administration narrows list of potential Federal Reserve chairs to 5
Oct 27, 2025 4:32 pm - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday confirmed the names of five candidates to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the powerful Federal Reserve next year.
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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.
Oct 25, 2025 1:53 am - If you’re hoping to deck your halls with boughs of (faux) holly, now would be the time to head to the store. A potential shortage of artificial trees, wreaths, garlands and other seasonal adornments is looming thanks to a tariff-induced frenzy that caused companies to pause or cancel imports during peak manufacturing season, industry experts warn.