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Janet Nguyen

Digital Reporter

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How do Treasury bonds work?

Aug 16, 2024
We looked at where you can buy Treasury securities and when they’re up for auction.
U.S. Treasury bonds can serve as a hedge against market volatility.
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Can you live in the Olympic Village after the games are over?

Aug 9, 2024
Some countries are able to convert the Olympic Village into residential housing, but the price is out of reach for many.
A view of Paris' Olympic Village during the 2024 Summer Games.
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Here’s why an emergency rate cut would be a bad idea

Aug 5, 2024
While some investors think it would help the economy and the markets, economists caution against one.
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Boar’s Head recall leaves some delis without alternatives 

Aug 2, 2024
Boar’s Head recalled an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat products this week, which has hurt revenue for small businesses.
Boar's Head has expanded its recall of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products to nearly 7 million additional pounds due to a listeria outbreak.
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Does the Fed actually set interest rates?

Jul 26, 2024
The Fed has a series of tools in its arsenal to influence interest rates, including the all-important federal funds rate.
When interest rates go down, the cost of borrowing money goes down too.
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