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U.K. Inflation Unexpectedly Cools to 3.9 Percent, Lowest in 2 Years
The News A streak of unexpectedly good news on inflation has continued in Britain, as the annual rate of price…
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Bank of England Keeps Rates Steady, Seeing ‘Some Way to Go’ on Inflation
The British economy has showed signs of slowing down, with inflation dropping below 5 percent in October, but the bank…
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Gas Prices Are Falling, Hitting Their Lowest Level in Almost a Year
In the fight to bring down inflation, the falling price of gasoline stands out, even if Federal Reserve policy has…
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By the Numbers: How Schools Struggled During the Pandemic
The News The federal Education Department released a new trove of data on Wednesday from the 2020-2021 school year, the…
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The Bond Market, a Sleeping Giant, Awakes
Soaring interest rates have the power to alter the direction of the economy and command the attention of Washington, our…
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Trying for a Mortgage? Here’s How Much Money You Need to Make.
Qualifying incomes for standard mortgages on typical homes have gone through the roof. Especially in California.
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What’s Happening in the Bond Market?
The rapid rise in interest rates in recent months has shaken investors and cast a cloud over the economy.
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European Central Bank Keeps Rates on Hold for First Time in Over a Year
“Inflation is still expected to stay too high for too long,” the bank said, but noted that its campaign of…
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California Boosts Minimum Wage for Health Care and Fast-Food Workers
Sector-specific pay bumps are a new twist in a state that already has one of the highest hourly minimum wages…
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Why Do Women Still Wear Stilettos?
A reader wonders why the uncomfortable and often impractical shoes have not been retired.
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