Apr 8, 2024

Messaging matters

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As the Fed aims for 2% inflation, watching how consumers interpret the messaging on interest rates is key. Plus, the rise of psychometric assessments for job seekers.

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Federal Reserve survey shows consumer inflation expectations holding steady

by Kristin Schwab

Apr 8, 2024

Households expect inflation to be 3% in a year. While that’s not up from the previous month, it’s also not down.

For consumers, it's important that the Fed expresses its commitment to getting inflation down to 2%, no matter how long it takes, economist Carola Binder said.

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Black unemployment seems to be rising. But other indicators of Black employment are strong.

by Mitchell Hartman

Apr 8, 2024

It's possible that higher unemployment means more Black workers are coming back into the labor market.

The recent Black unemployment rate uptick is worth watching, said economist Elise Gould. But, she points out that it's still quite low by any historical measure.

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Small businesses are under siege from cyberattacks

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Apr 8, 2024

Many don’t have the staff or the financial cushion to survive.

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Why are media mergers so tough to pull off?

by Matt Levin

Apr 8, 2024

Corporate marriages are hard. And corporate marriages in the always-in-flux media business can be even harder.

A successful marriage of entertainment companies in the internet age is difficult — but not impossible.

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Tech is supercharging pre-employment personality tests

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Apr 8, 2024

Psychometrics assessments boosted by AI aim to quantify seemingly intangible qualities like personality and emotional intelligence.

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My Economy

Starting a new business isn't easy, but this artist is ready for the challenge

by Sofia Terenzio

Apr 8, 2024

Iranian-born artist, professor and now studio owner Sara Rastegar talks about what it's like to open a new business.

Point Studio Art offers classes for hand-printing on fabric made products.

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The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Sofia Terenzio Assistant Producer

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

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