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Data Drought: The Aftermath of a Government Shutdown

November 15, 2025

The government is back to work, but the economic data drought continues. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has announced that the September jobs report will be released on Thursday, ending a six-week dry spell that started when federal funding ran out on October 1. However, economists, policymake

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Jobless Claims Stay Steady: What It Means for Workers and the Economy

November 14, 2025

Last week, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped a bit. This small change suggests that the job market is still pretty steady. Even though the government was shut down for a while, states kept track of these numbers. Experts used this data to make educated guesses about

finance

Bonds Are Booming: What's Driving the Surge?

November 13, 2025

Bonds have been on a winning streak this year, defying worries about inflation and high government debt. Intermediate-term corporate bonds are leading the charge, with gains of 8. 5% so far. This is a big jump from last year's 3. 2% increase. Even the broader bond market is up 6. 7%, making it the b

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A Change at the Top: Atlanta Fed Leader Steps Down

November 12, 2025

Raphael W. Bostic, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, has announced his departure at the end of February. This move leaves another spot open at the top of the central bank, adding to the recent changes in leadership. Bostic has been in this role since 2017, and his exit comes at a

business

Tech and Crypto Markets Take a Tumble: What's Going On?

November 7, 2025

Markets took a hit on Thursday, with tech and crypto leading the way down. Investors got nervous after some big companies reported earnings that weren't as exciting as hoped. Plus, news about job cuts made people worry about the economy. Tech stocks, especially those linked to AI, saw big drops. Ro

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Tech Wobbles: Stocks Take a Breath Amid Mixed Signals

November 6, 2025

Stocks are taking a pause today. The tech world is feeling a bit shaky after Qualcomm's shares dropped. This is making investors nervous about how high tech stock prices have climbed. Meanwhile, the economy is sending mixed messages, which isn't helping anyone make up their minds. Qualcomm isn't ha

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Bigger U. S. Companies Borrow More, but Banks Stay Cautious

November 4, 2025

U. S. companies, especially the bigger ones, are borrowing more money. This is the biggest increase in loan demand in about three years. However, banks are still being careful about who they lend to. The Federal Reserve's latest survey shows that while large and mid-sized firms are asking for more

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U. S. Investors Play It Safe Ahead of Fed Move and Tech Reports

November 1, 2025

Investors in the U. S. took a step back from big moves last week. They put less money into stock funds as they waited for the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates and big tech companies' earnings reports. This cautious approach led to a significant drop in investments compared to the previou

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Mortgage Rates Take a Surprising Turn After Fed's Move

October 31, 2025

The Federal Reserve decided to lower its interest rate this week, but mortgage rates didn't follow suit. Instead, they went up. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage increased by 20 basis points after the Fed's announcement and Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference, according to Mortgage

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Car Payments: A Growing Burden for Many Americans

October 30, 2025

Car loans are becoming a big problem for many people in the U. S. Right now, Americans owe a huge amount of money on their cars. In fact, it's the second-largest type of debt after home loans. What's more, a lot of people are struggling to keep up with their monthly payments. Nearly one in five borr