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Fed interest rate cut may be delayed long enough to set off recession

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Jessica Roberts

Resilient rebounds in jobs report for 2023 Last month employers took on 216,000 more employees, 46,000 more hires than analysts and economists ...

Under-the-radar Supreme Court case could wreak havoc.

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Jessica Roberts

This is part of Opening Arguments, Slate’s coverage of the start of the latest Supreme Court term. We’re working to change the way the media ...

Why Super Micro’s stock is tanking — and about to snap a nine-day win streak

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Sarah Wilson

Super Micro Computer Inc.’s monster rally was stalling Friday, as its stock headed for a dramatic drop that would snap its longest ...

10 best high-yield savings account rates of February 2024 (two banks pay 6.17%)

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Jessica Roberts

How much are you earning with your savings account? If it’s below 5%, experts say it may be time for a change. ...

Why this money manager is betting bonds over stocks this year

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Jessica Roberts

Out of eleven sessions so far this year, the S&P 500 SPX has managed to close higher in three (and one just ...

Fed’s Beige Book finds signs of cooling labor market across most of the country

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Jessica Roberts

Published: Jan. 17, 2024 at 2:22 p.m. ET There were signs that the labor market was cooling in nearly all regions of ...

2024 CD rates are highest in years. Now might be a good time to invest

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Jessica Roberts

Rising inflation impacts the stock market and more Rising prices are scaring investors. Here’s how inflation works, how it affects investments like ...

Credit card debt rises as some struggle to pay off holiday spending

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Jessica Roberts

Why medical credit cards could hurt more than help Before turning to medical credit cards or loans to cover bills, beware of ...

As interest rates likely unchanged, what to expect

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Jessica Roberts

Holiday inflation hitting consumers hard this season Inflation held nearly steady in November, as drops in gas prices and long-lasting goods mostly ...

Veterans Day 2023: Are banks closed on Friday? Are schools open?

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Sarah Wilson

An earlier version of this report inaccurately characterized the U.S. bond market’s hours on Friday. It is open. There are plenty of ...