Showing posts with label Economy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Economy. Show all posts

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Letter From Washington: Ballot Is Expected to Offer Stark Choice on Economy

Letter From Washington: Ballot Is Expected to Offer Stark Choice on Economy


Hillary Clinton shows that most of her initiatives are paid for, while Donald J. Trump, in defiance of Republican orthodoxy, seems unfazed by debt.


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Saturday, June 25, 2016

Africa’s Charcoal Economy Is Cooking. The Trees Are Paying.

Africa’s Charcoal Economy Is Cooking. The Trees Are Paying.


In Madagascar, the booming charcoal business is contributing to deforestation and may exacerbate the effects of global warming.


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Friday, June 24, 2016

How Brexit impacts the U.S. economy

How Brexit impacts the U.S. economy


The U.K. voted to leave the European Union on Thursday. The vote could affect U.S. citizens in a litany of ways.


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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Donald Trump says the whole economy is "rigged"

Donald Trump says the whole economy is ‘rigged’


Donald Trump is trying to woo Bernie Sanders supporters. On Wednesday, he said the ‘whole economy’ is ‘rigged,’ a line Sanders often uses.


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Mitsubishi Predicts $1.39 Billion Loss After Fuel Economy Fraud

Mitsubishi Predicts .39 Billion Loss After Fuel Economy Fraud


The net loss, forecast for the fiscal year to March, would be Mitsubishi’s first in eight years.


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Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Voters trust Trump over Clinton on economy

Voters trust Trump over Clinton on economy


When it comes to the economy, Donald Trump is the preferred choice of American voters, according to the latest CNN/ORC poll. Hillary Clinton is trying to change that.


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Monday, June 20, 2016

Bits: Daily Report: Airbnb and Social Control in the Sharing Economy

Bits: Daily Report: Airbnb and Social Control in the Sharing Economy


Modern tech companies love to talk about openness, transparency and information sharing. But in reality, they sometimes find a way muzzle their customers.


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Friday, June 17, 2016

Colombia sheds cocaine capital image as economy grows

Colombia sheds cocaine capital image as economy grows


Colombia’s image as a drug haven has dissipated while its economy has showed resilience amid major headwinds.


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Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Suzuki Chairman to Step Down as Chief Executive After Fuel Economy Scandal

Suzuki Chairman to Step Down as Chief Executive After Fuel Economy Scandal


The management shuffle is the latest in a wave of auto-industry overhauls resulting from improper tests.


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Saturday, June 4, 2016

Economic Trends: If the Economy Is Sinking, Policy Makers Are Far From Prepared

Economic Trends: If the Economy Is Sinking, Policy Makers Are Far From Prepared


It seems hard to think of a time in recent U.S. history when policy makers have had so little room to maneuver in helping the economy.


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Saturday, May 28, 2016

Letters: Brexit and Britain’s Economy

Letters: Brexit and Britain’s Economy


Readers respond to “The Feel-Good Vote That Could Sink Britain’s Economy” (May 22).


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Friday, May 27, 2016

U.S. Economy Grew Faster in First Quarter Than Previously Thought

U.S. Economy Grew Faster in First Quarter Than Previously Thought


While the new estimate of a 0.8 percent growth rate mirrors other signs of improvement, like real estate, some areas of the economy continue to struggle.


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Monday, May 23, 2016

Bill Clinton, Economy Czar?

Bill Clinton, Economy Czar?


Mr. Clinton’s solo appearance in Montana prompts discussion of what role, if any, he should have in his wife’s potential administration.


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Friday, May 20, 2016

‘Brexit,’ a Feel-Good Vote That Could Sink Britain’s Economy

‘Brexit,’ a Feel-Good Vote That Could Sink Britain’s Economy


In their desire to leave the E.U., many Britons have found an outlet for fears about immigration and terrorism. But the cost of an exit would be high.


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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Suzuki Reports Improper Fuel Economy Tests, but Denies Cheating

Suzuki Reports Improper Fuel Economy Tests, but Denies Cheating


The Japanese automaker said its methods did not exaggerate results. Also Wednesday, the chief of Mitsubishi said he would resign after a fuel-test scandal there.


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Saturday, May 14, 2016

Sexual Freelancing in the Gig Economy

Sexual Freelancing in the Gig Economy


Forget dinner and a movie. We’re treating dating like an unpaid internship.


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Retiring: Disproving Beliefs About the Economy and Aging

Retiring: Disproving Beliefs About the Economy and Aging


Research shows that older adults work beyond retirement age, are productive and are not blocking younger workers from the job market.


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Saturday, May 7, 2016

Economic View: The Economy Is Rigged, and Other Presidential Campaign Myths

Economic View: The Economy Is Rigged, and Other Presidential Campaign Myths


This year’s candidates have been particularly egregious in spreading unreliable information about the economy, often portraying themselves as the only cure.


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Sunday, May 1, 2016

Indiana Economy Offers Caution and Inspiration as Primary Nears

Indiana Economy Offers Caution and Inspiration as Primary Nears


Closed factories and lost jobs are driving economic themes as the state votes on Tuesday, but this Midwestern manufacturing hub is no image of decline.


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Thursday, April 28, 2016

U.S. Economy Grew 0.5% in First Quarter, the Slowest Pace of Growth in Two Years

U.S. Economy Grew 0.5% in First Quarter, the Slowest Pace of Growth in Two Years


The trajectory of the economic recovery remains frustratingly uneven, nearly seven years after it began — but plenty is also going right at the same time.


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