Posted: 9:00 a.m. EDT Mar 20, 2021
Economists Warn Unemployment Could Be An Issue For Years
While the $1,400 stimulus checks will help millions of Americans, it won't fix current unemployment numbers.
Economists Warn Unemployment Could Be An Issue For Years
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Gold bars sold by Costco said to bring in $200M a month for company
The members-only warehouse retail giant sells 1-ounce gold bars exclusively online with a limit per member, according to a report last year.
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Inflation rate ticks higher, could delay interest rate drop
Average wages are keeping up with inflation, but the failure for price increases to relax could keep interest rates elevated this year.
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All eyes on the Fed as interest rate cuts have yet to materialize
In the Fed's eyes, the economy is strong, with the March jobs report showing growth for 39 months straight. But where are those interest rate cuts?
Israel launches retaliatory strike against Iran, US officials say
Israel had promised to retaliate for Iran's Saturday attack, in which Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
Isra Hirsi, Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter, is suspended from Barnard
In a message on X, Hirsi wrote she is a Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine member and said she was suspended from Barnard College on Thursday.
Starbucks plans to cut down on the plastic in its cold drink cups
The chain says its cold drinks and the cups they're served in are surging in popularity. A redesigned cup could use as much as 20% less plastic.
