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What happens when the US debt reaches critical levels?

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 16:44

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The US debt is skyrocketing to unprecedented levels not seen since World War II. Our investing correspondent explains how we got there and how this looming financial crisis could impact you.

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Taylor Swift's name is popping up on Wall Street earnings calls thanks to her massive impact on the US economy

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 13:26

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China may be shaking out of its slump, and its economy could grow 5% this year after a surprising first-quarter performance, BofA says

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 11:02

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SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 24: A woman crosses a pedestrian crossing in wet weather in the Shanghai's financial district (Lujiazui) on February 24, 2018 in Shanghai, China.
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Israel downgraded by another big credit ratings agency as Middle East tensions escalate

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 08:57

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Female combat soldiers embrace each other while listening to a survivor's story at the Nova memorial site in Re'im, Israel. — Israeli soldiers.
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Hospital wait times will still be bad this year, even with labor gains

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 06:03

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Medical professional, nurse, or doctor sitting — The US is slowly recovering from a physician shortage.
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Seattle gave low-income residents $500 monthly payments with no strings attached. Some got new housing and employment rates nearly doubled.

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 05:51

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A view of the Seattle skyline.
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Oil prices aren't the Fed's biggest problem right now — American demand is, says an economist

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 05:24

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Inflation could see a resurgence in 2025, BlackRock strategists warned.
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The world's largest chipmaker just issued a warning that the industry's red-hot growth could slow

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:07

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company TSMC booth at 2023 World Semiconductor Conference — VCG/VCG via Getty Images

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More and more Americans are becoming 'ALICEs.' They can't afford rent and groceries but are falling through the cracks in the country's safety net.

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 11:21

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ALICE mom and child — Chelsea Jia Feng/BI

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Fed officials cast more doubt on the timing of rate cuts this year

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 10:47

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Jerome Powell testifies before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on his nomination to become chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve in Washington, U.S., November 28, 2017.
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