Business
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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Noting Lack of Progress on Inflation
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for a sixth straight meeting and suggested that rates will stay high for…
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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Noting Lack of Progress on Inflation
Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged and signaled that they are wary about how stubborn inflation is proving, paving…
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Johnson & Johnson Proposes $6.5 Billion in New Talc Settlement Offer
The offer is the company’s third attempt to resolve tens of thousands of claims that its baby powder caused ovarian…
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Record Number of Writers Were Jailed Globally in 2023, PEN America Says
For the first time, China has more than 100 incarcerated writers, and Israel and Russia entered the list of the…
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Job Openings and Hiring Are at a 3-Year Ebb
March data showed a cooling labor market, but layoffs remain low. The overall trend is likely to be welcomed by…
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The Cannabis Industry Hopes for New Highs
The Justice Department’s recommendation that restrictions on marijuana be lifted have revived expectations for a business that has waited years…
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The Fed Tries to Steer Clear of Politics, But Election Year Is Making It Tough
Economists are wondering whether political developments could play into both the Fed’s near-term decisions and its long-term independence.
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What to Watch as the Fed Makes Its Interest Rate Decision
Policymakers are expected to leave borrowing costs unchanged, but investors are bracing for signals that rates will stay higher for…
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Federal Money Is All Over Milwaukee. Biden Hopes Voters Will Notice.
White House officials have barnstormed Wisconsin to make the connection between big changes and their signature laws.
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Drought That Snarled Panama Canal Was Linked to El Niño, Study Finds
The low water levels that choked cargo traffic were more closely tied to the natural climate cycle than to human-caused…