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Why Fed independence is crucial

Oct 28, 2024
Economists explain why Trump's insistence on having a role in setting interest rates as president is a dangerous idea with global repercussions.
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How healthy is the job market on the eve of the election?

Oct 28, 2024
With election day just about a week away, the economy and its overall health are on the ballot in all but name.
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California tries to woo back movie studios

Oct 28, 2024
California approved tax credits for filmmaking companies in an attempt to win back business from rival states like New York and Georgia.
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Yen tumbles over shock election results in Japan

Oct 28, 2024
The Japanese yen sunk to a three-month low as investors reacted to the loss of a parliamentary majority for Japan's ruling coalition in weekend elections.
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Voice-over artists allege an AI company cloned their voices in lawsuit

Oct 28, 2024
With tech now able to clone voices in minutes, many people in creative industries are worried about what this could mean for their livelihoods.
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Make Me Smart: Live in Boston

Oct 25, 2024
Kai and Kimberly take on Boston.
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Tupperware, Halloween candy, claw machines — oh my!

Oct 25, 2024
Tupperware, the pioneer of selling product via party, hasn't kept up with the times. Plus, the transportation sector, dragged down by Boeing, drags down durable goods orders.
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Betting markets are predicting the election. Don't put too much stock into it

Oct 25, 2024
Bettors think they've already figured out the presidential election winner, with many odds sites predicting a slim victory for former President Trump less than two weeks away from Voting Day. But according to FHN Financial's Christopher Low, there are plenty of reasons to be skeptical of any predictions in such a tight election, including betting markets' own recent track record.
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Workers want "human skills," but are employers willing to train them?

Oct 25, 2024
Employees are overwhelmingly in favor of upskilling in areas we call "human skills," which include things like leadership, communication, and adaptability, according to a recent survey. However, more than one in three workers say their jobs offer little to no opportunity to improve these skill sets. We look at what's behind the gap.
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