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Economy
What is a yield curve?

Investors pay attention to the direction of the yield curve because it has a history of foreshadowing recessions.

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Economy
Everything you need to know about a government shutdown

The impacts of government shutdowns include furloughed employees, reductions in services, closed parks and museums, and much more.

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Economy
Which US regions have the highest inflation rates?

Inflation is declining, but national prices remain over 3% higher than last year — with people in the Southeast the most impacted.

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Economy
How many cars are built in the US?

The American automotive industry builds millions of cars each year and employs nearly 2% of the working-age population.

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Economy
How much revenue do states make from marijuana taxes?

Cannabis taxes fund a wide range of public initiatives, from healthcare to law enforcement.

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Economy
The Producer Price Index: What it is and why it matters

The PPI monitors approximately 10,000 monthly product indexes, offering valuable insights into the economic well-being from the seller's standpoint.

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Economy
How much do actors and writers make?

Median hourly wages for actors fell by 56% over the last decade.

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Economy
Weekly US Government Data Roundup: August 8, 2023

What's the state of US household debt? See the totals here. Plus, learn how the number of domestic terrorism cases have grown over nearly a decade. Plus, what it means now that the US credit rating has been downgraded.

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Economy
What is the US credit rating, and what does its downgrade mean?

Fitch Ratings lowered the United States' credit rating to AA+ on August 1st, citing worries about the country's handling of its increasing debt.

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Economy
What are the fastest-growing professions in America?

Wind turbine service technician is the fastest-growing occupation in the country; the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects open roles for the job could grow 60% by 2033.

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