Economic News
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The Bank of Japan ends its negative interest rate policy, opting for its first hike in 17 years
Japan's central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in 17 years, ending a longstanding policy of negative rates meant to boost the economy
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Workers at Tennessee Volkswagen factory ask for vote on representation by United Auto Workers union
Volkswagen’s factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is likely to be the first test of the United Auto Workers’ effort to organize nonunion automobile plants across the nation
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Crafts retailer Joann files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as consumers cut back on pandemic-era hobbies
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as consumers continue to cut back on discretionary spending and pandemic-era hobbies
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Federal Reserve is likely to preach patience as consumers and markets look ahead to rate cuts
Across the United States, many people are eagerly anticipating the Federal Reserve’s first cut to its benchmark interest rate this year: Prospective home buyers hope for lower mortgage rates
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Stock market today: Asian stocks gain ahead of US and Japan rate decisions
Asian stocks are higher ahead of policy decisions this week by Japan's central bank and the Federal Reserve
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Bernie Sanders wants the US to adopt a 32-hour workweek. Could workers and companies benefit?
The 40-hour workweek has been standard in the U.S. for more than eight decades
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Home sellers are cutting list prices as spring buying season starts with higher mortgage rates
More homeowners eager to sell their home are lowering their initial asking price in a bid to entice prospective buyers as the spring homebuying season gets going
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Stock market today: Wall Street slips further away from records amid inflation worries
Stocks retreated from a record high set earlier this week on Wall Street
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Things to know about Uber and Lyft saying they will halt ride-hailing services in Minneapolis
Lyft and Uber have said they will halt operations in Minneapolis because of a new city ordinance that increases wages for app-based drivers
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Why are so many voters frustrated by the US economy? It's home prices
Going into this election year, the United States is slogging through a housing affordability crisis
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