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 The UK plans to ban TV junk food advertising before 9 p.m. Could it cut child obesity levels?
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 The UK plans to ban TV junk food advertising before 9 p.m. Could it cut child obesity levels?

Has the Fed rate cut thawed the housing markets? Northeastern experts say play the long game
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Has the Fed rate cut thawed the housing markets? Northeastern experts say play the long game

From Wendy’s to Popeyes and Five Guys, experts explain why US fast food chains are making a comeback in the UK
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From Wendy’s to Popeyes and Five Guys, experts explain why US fast food chains are making a comeback in the UK

Weak jobs report sends stocks tumbling, but what’s really happening in the labor market?
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Weak jobs report sends stocks tumbling, but what’s really happening in the labor market?

The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the first time in four years. Is the end to the cost of living crisis in sight?
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The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the first time in four years. Is the end to the cost of living crisis in sight?

Why the Federal Reserve will wait until September to cut interest rates, expert explains
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Why the Federal Reserve will wait until September to cut interest rates, expert explains

Anti-Asian rhetoric during COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted employment and earnings, new Northeastern research finds
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Anti-Asian rhetoric during COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted employment and earnings, new Northeastern research finds

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has gambled the house on a July election. Northeastern experts explain what might be behind his thinking
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has gambled the house on a July election. Northeastern experts explain what might be behind his thinking

Roaring Kitty and Warren Buffett — market or stock influencers?
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Roaring Kitty and Warren Buffett — market or stock influencers?

Why the days of ultra-low interest rates are likely over, expert explains
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Why the days of ultra-low interest rates are likely over, expert explains

The FTC has banned non-compete agreements. What does that mean for workers, the economy and your paycheck?
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The FTC has banned non-compete agreements. What does that mean for workers, the economy and your paycheck?

If polyamory is on the rise, there may be good economic reasons. But economist says arrangements are ‘tricky’
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If polyamory is on the rise, there may be good economic reasons. But economist says arrangements are ‘tricky’