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The information industry takes a hit
Aug 2, 2024

The information industry takes a hit

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But Spanish-language interpreters are likely to do well. That's information, right? Plus, shipping rates may come down next year.

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The Weekly Wrap

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Marketplace host Amy Scott talks to Jeanna Smialek of The New York Times and Amara Omeokwe of Bloomberg about the monthly jobs report, the stock market and the big picture of the economy.

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In a weak jobs report, this sector did worse, fyi

by Caleigh Wells
Aug 2, 2024
The information sector lost 20,000 jobs in July. Its unemployment rate is sitting at an uncomfortable 5.6%.
Information sector fields like journalism are going through unstable times. Above, presidential candidate Donald Trump appeared at the National Association of Black Journalists convention this week.
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My Analog Life

From pagers and clunky cellphones to touch screens, this field sales manager has had 'em all

by Sofia Terenzio
Aug 2, 2024
"My first mobile phone was a huge suitcase I would put in the seat next to me," recalls Kristina Azab. Later, she cherished her BlackBerry.
A mobile phone model that launched in 2001.
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New vessels expected to lead to lower ocean shipping rates

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Aug 12, 2024
Rates have come down slightly in the last few weeks,
Cargo ships often take two and a half years to build.
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In resort mountain towns, there's a growing need for Spanish interpreters

by Hanna Merzbach
Aug 2, 2024
Interpreters mostly work in big cities, but now there’s also a need in booming resort areas in Wyoming and Idaho.
A handful of people listen to Blanca Moye’s Spanish interpretation through headphones during an affordable housing event in Jackson, Wyoming. This is a common way to provide interpretation.
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