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Inflation & Prices

Hooray? The US Economy May Finally Be Slowing

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It has taken a while, but recent data suggests that the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes may finally be taming inflation.

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Big Tech

Samsung Faces Strike Action as Big Tech Labor Mobilization Goes Global

Its biggest union announced Wednesday that it will stage a one-day walkout on June 7 with workers using their paid annual leave.

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Big Tech

Amazon Reignites its Warehouse and Logistics Expansion

The e-commerce king has either leased, bought, or announced the addition of 16 million square feet of warehouse space this year.

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Personal Finance

More Working People Feel Good About Their Finances

The percentage of US employees who think their financial well-being is good or excellent rose to 47%, up from 42% a year ago.

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Inflation & Prices

Fed Official Hints That Future Rate Hikes Are Off the Table

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Christopher Waller said that the high interest rates may finally have the fight against inflation back on track.

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Inflation & Prices

Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady Amid Solid Job Growth

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The central bank held the funds rate at 5.25% to 5.5%, citing a “lack of further progress toward the Committee’s 2% inflation objective.”

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Regulation

Business Groups Sue FTC Over New Noncompete Regulations

The FTC estimates its ban will help create 8,500 new businesses and increase average annual worker wages by $524.

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Banking

US Banks Push Back on High Severance Costs in Paris

The Americans have warned that further inroads to France’s capital may not happen without some dismissal-pay flexibility.

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Consumer

Can Rideshare Giant Uber Sustain its Recent Success?

Uber, finally having achieved sustainable levels of market dominance, may just be facing its biggest roadblocks yet.

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Technology

Gender Gap Narrows in US Tech Industry

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Things still aren’t great, but they’re better with females now comprising 35% of the industry workforce.

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