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What do rising unemployment claims mean for the economy?
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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A perfect storm sends shipping rates surging

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Jul 19, 2024
Storms, both real and predicted, along with war, drought and retailers planning ahead have raised the cost of sending goods around the world.
Storms, war, drought and holiday season front-loading have all raised the cost of sending goods around the world.
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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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