Is “good news” good news for the economy right now?
by Meghan McCarty Carino
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When inflation was high, good news for workers could be bad news for prices. But it looks like the labor market is in better balance.
Non-store retail sales grew more than 10% since last November
by Elizabeth Trovall
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$1.2 trillion was spent outside of brick-and-mortar stores this year — much of it online. Here’s some of the trends shaping e-commerce spending.
World Bank: Record debt hurting developing countries
by Savannah Peters
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Low and middle-income nations spent $443.5 billion on principal and interest in 2022, says global lender. Many defaulted in recent years.
Buying a house? Want to know if it floods? It might be hard to find out.
by Samantha Fields
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A growing number of states, including New York and New Jersey, are passing flood disclosure laws. But many still don’t have them.
Music store manager wants to make the store a “meaningful place of business”
by Richard Cunningham
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Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center in Wheaton, Maryland saw record demand after the pandemic up until 2022. Now, general manager Adam Levin is looking to provide services that the brands he sells do not.