Jul 18, 2024

What do rising unemployment claims mean for the economy?

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Also: Who's spending and who isn't? And what AI means for authors and publishers.

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Continuing unemployment claims hit highest level in more than 2 years

by Daniel Ackerman

Jul 18, 2024

It may be another data point that helps convince the Fed to start cutting interest rates.

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Inflation's way down, but consumers still flinch at high prices, Fed observes

by Elizabeth Trovall

Jul 18, 2024

Price-sensitive shoppers are buying fewer or lower-quality items and retailers are offering discounts, according to the Beige Book.

Many shoppers are looking for discounts these days.

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Retirement communities are creating a "steady stream" of spending for local economies

by Kimberly Adams and Sarah Leeson

Jul 18, 2024

At Sun City Texas, where the median age is 73, seniors are kicking up their heels and patronizing a variety of nearby businesses.

Many baby boomers are enjoying retirement and spending it up.

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Marketplace

Jul 18, 2024

Also: Who's spending and who isn't? And what AI means for authors and publishers.

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Authors are already squeezed financially. Will AI make it worse?

by Kimberly Adams and Sofia Terenzio

Jul 18, 2024

Many writers see AI as a threat, says Rebecca Ackermann. Outcomes are uncertain, but there's widespread worry about being replaced as creators.

The Authors Guild recommends that writers try to protect their work by including AI clauses in book contracts, says journalist Rebecca Ackermann.

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Music from the episode

So Far to Go J Dilla, Common, D'Angelo

Battlefileds Misun

Feather Little Dragon

Joao Carabide

Little Push Mocky, Liliana Andrade

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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