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Does the presidential election take a bite out of small businesses?
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Sep 27, 2024
Interest rates and seasonal changes influence the real estate market or small business sales more than election season.
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Election 2024
How does election spending impact the economy?
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Sep 20, 2024
Spending can spur job creation in specific sectors, like broadcast news.
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How do small, independent motels stay in business?
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Sep 13, 2024
They don’t have the name recognition of a Motel 6, but low prices, little competition and a sense of community help Indian hoteliers withstand inflation.
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Could the U.S. ever attain 100% employment?
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Sep 6, 2024
The U.S. unemployment rate has never reached zero, and it likely never will. But that’s not a bad thing.
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What types of infrastructure spending have the best long-term economic results?
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Aug 30, 2024
Roads, utilities and telecommunications provide some of the greatest economic returns.
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Why do websites still use CAPTCHA?
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Aug 23, 2024
They’re annoying to humans, but they can stop the bots.
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How do Treasury bonds work?
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Aug 16, 2024
We looked at where you can buy Treasury securities and when they’re up for auction.
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How did the Red Hot Chili Peppers go from the concert stage to the T-shirt you're wearing?
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Aug 9, 2024
Companies working on behalf of bands approach big-box retailers to see if they want to carry any merch.
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Why do paper bags have a zig-zag cut at the top?
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Aug 2, 2024
Safety, efficiency and looks play a role in the design.
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Does the Fed actually set interest rates?
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Jul 26, 2024
The Fed has a series of tools in its arsenal to influence interest rates, including the all-important federal funds rate.
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