Predicting the Fed's every move

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• What do falling yields on government bonds tell us about the economy?

  by Justin Ho

  

  Treasury securities trends are often a strong indicator of how investors think the Fed will steer the economy. And by that measure, the markets are expecting falling interest rates and decent growth.

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• Why do investors literally place bets on whether the Fed will raise interest rates?

  by Sabri Ben-Achour

  

  For some investors, they bet on a vehicle known as "Federal Funds futures" to hedge. For others, it's just that — a bet.

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• Kids are carrying the box office as PG-rated films dominate

  by Kai Ryssdal, Andie Corban and Sarah Leeson

  

  PG-rated movies like “Lilo & Stitch” and “A Minecraft Movie” and have been standouts for theaters, while PG-13 staples have been struggling.

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• Move over Dr. Google, Dr. AI is here to stay

  by Nicholas Guiang

  

  Since it’s inception in 1998, medical doctors have had to contend with “Dr. Google.” More than two decades later, the company’s artificial intelligence tools are the next frontier for many patients.

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• The Numbers

  by Kai Ryssdal

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• Mixed job market signals point to confused economy

  by Kristin Schwab

  

  Unemployment, job turnover, and unemployment benefit applications are low. Employers in many industries are in low-hire, low-fire mode.

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• Expect to see more AI toys this shopping season. Are they safe?

  by Matt Levin

  

  A new generation of toys powered by artificial intelligence is hitting the marketplace this year, from robots that can hold an entire conversation with your kid or a box that turns verbal descriptions into artwork.

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