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The Fed’s November Interest Rate Decision Hangs In The Balance
pm EDT| The U.S. Federal Reserve will next determine short-term interest rates on November 1. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has made it clear that decision will depend on the data. On the one hand, the...

An Investor's Guide To Government Shutdowns
am EDT| Observant investors are often on the lookout for potential market disruptions. One recurring event causing concern is a U.S. government shutdown. In fact, the U.S. Congress has the nation on...

What Financial Executives Should Expect In The Last Months Of 2023
am EDT| Omar Choucair, CFO, Trintech, has spent 20+ years leading financial and administrative organizations for public and private companies. The first half of 2023 was a rocky one for the U.S....

Disposable Income | Meaning, Importance, Tips, And Strategies
pm EDT| What Is Disposable Income? Disposable income is the amount left after subtracting taxes from your gross income. This metric is a vital indicator of your financial health. To calculate...

Analysis: A messy government shutdown is the last thing the economy needs
New York CNN  —  It’s a delicate time for the American economy. The long-rumored recession has not arrived, and yet economic threats are everywhere. Oil prices are racing towards $100 a barrel,...

US consumer spending was much weaker in the second quarter than previously estimated
Washington, DC CNN  —  The Commerce Department’s final revision of second-quarter gross domestic...

US government shutdowns don’t send markets tanking, but the coast is far from clear
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US Manufacturing Contributes To Economy Same As 70 Years Ago
am EDT| Ivan Illan is Chief Investment Officer at AWAIM® and bestselling author of Success as a Financial Advisor For Dummies. It’s hard to believe that the U.S. manufacturing sector has remained...

Known Unknowns: Selling Intelligently In A Rapidly Changing Consumer Landscape
am EDT| CEO of Rallyware. Though the business community spent much of the first half of 2023 talking about a recession, it is no longer clear that one is in the offing. Quite the opposite, the...

Centene Layoffs Will See Health Insurance Provider Cut 2,000 Jobs
am EDT| Key Takeaways Healthcare provider Centene will be letting go of 2,000 staff, equating to around 3% of their workforce The cuts are being made to ensure the company remains profitable in...