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A potential $110B economic hit: How Trump’s tariffs could mean rising costs for families, strain for states

The shock will fall hardest on consumers, certain industries, and states that are sensitive to supply-chain disruptions.

A potential $110B economic hit: How Trump’s tariffs could mean rising costs for families, strain for states
Education|Health|Political

Teen girls are facing an increased risk of suicide − and stress related to sexual identity might be contributing to it

While more young people openly identify as LGBQ, many still face substantial challenges that can contribute to a greater prevalence of mental health concerns.

Teen girls are facing an increased risk of suicide − and stress related to sexual identity might be contributing to it
Economy|Political|US

Donors are down, but dollars are up – how US charitable giving is changing

While overall giving has grown, the ranks of American donors have declined.

Donors are down, but dollars are up – how US charitable giving is changing
Business|Economy|Finance

With the economy looking bright enough, the Federal Reserve seems content to play the waiting game

The central bank is ‘really in risk management mode,‘ its chairman said.

With the economy looking bright enough, the Federal Reserve seems content to play the waiting game
News|US

Immigrants do work that might not otherwise get done – bolstering the US economy

Despite widespread fears about immigrants being a burden, even those arriving as asylum applicants are more likely to work than the US-born population.

Immigrants do work that might not otherwise get done – bolstering the US economy
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

High interest rates aren’t going away anytime soon – a business economist explains why

The Federal Reserve doesn’t appear eager to cut rates.

High interest rates aren’t going away anytime soon – a business economist explains why
Business|Economy|Finance

Weather risk can move markets months in advance: Stock traders pay attention to these 2 long-range climate forecasts

Option price swings show how much traders believe seasonal climate and weather matters for all sorts of industries, not just the ones you might expect.

Weather risk can move markets months in advance: Stock traders pay attention to these 2 long-range climate forecasts
Business|Economy|Finance

Latest inflation figures are good news – even if they give a lot of people heartburn

Investors, homebuyers and central bankers all have reason to be irritated by the latest data, and inflation isn’t licked just yet. But the numbers also show reason for optimism.

Latest inflation figures are good news – even if they give a lot of people heartburn
Business|US

American slavery wasn’t just a white man’s business − new research shows how white women profited, too

Human bondage was big business in the antebellum US, and men weren’t the only ones cashing in.

American slavery wasn’t just a white man’s business − new research shows how white women profited, too
Business|Economy|Finance

Inflation is cooling, but not fast enough for the Fed: Policymakers now expect only one rate cut in 2024

The Federal Reserve is being characteristically cautious.

Inflation is cooling, but not fast enough for the Fed: Policymakers now expect only one rate cut in 2024
Business|Economy|News|US

Attention, jittery investors: Stop panicking … this is what a soft landing should look like

Slowing job growth should come as no surprise.

Attention, jittery investors: Stop panicking … this is what a soft landing should look like
Business|Economy|Finance

Trump’s tax cuts led to a $20B reduction in charitable giving within a year

The charitable deduction vanished for the 30 million taxpayers who stopped itemizing in 2018, the year the tax changes took effect.

Trump’s tax cuts led to a $20B reduction in charitable giving within a year
News|US

Denver’s experiment in providing a soft landing for newly arrived migrants and asylum-seekers isn’t cheap – but doing nothing might cost more

The city of Denver has passed a new program that gives migrants resources as they wait six months for a work permit.

Denver’s experiment in providing a soft landing for newly arrived migrants and asylum-seekers isn’t cheap – but doing nothing might cost more
Business|Economy|News|World

Immigrants are unsung heroes of global trade and value creation

Migrants play a crucial role in global trade networks.

Business|Economy|US

Jobs report gives a final lackluster snapshot prior to election − but overall, the economy under Biden has been a tale of 2 eras

The US added just 12,000 jobs in October 2024.

Jobs report gives a final lackluster snapshot prior to election − but overall, the economy under Biden has been a tale of 2 eras
Business|Election

Political bickering and policy uncertainty take a toll on business investment, research shows

The end of the election season could bring a sigh of relief to businesses.

Political bickering and policy uncertainty take a toll on business investment, research shows
Education|Science|Technology

Gender balance in computer science and engineering is improving at elite universities but getting worse elsewhere

Women in these fields are almost at parity with men at the most selective schools, but the gender gap doubled at many of the least selective universities.

Gender balance in computer science and engineering is improving at elite universities but getting worse elsewhere
Finance

Why the Chiefs and Royals couldn’t convince Kansas City voters to foot the bill for their stadiums

It turns out that handing over taxpayer dollars to billionaire owners tends to be far less popular among regular citizens than among well-connected government officials.

Why the Chiefs and Royals couldn’t convince Kansas City voters to foot the bill for their stadiums
Americas|Economy

Tweaking US trade policy could hold the key to reducing migration from Central America

Relaxing ‘rules of origin’ restrictions in an existing trade deal could add tens of thousands of jobs in Central America.

Tweaking US trade policy could hold the key to reducing migration from Central America

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