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Mar 17, 2025

Working 9 to 5 — and 6 to 11. Maybe weekends too.

The number of American workers with multiple jobs just hit an all-time high. Plus, how small retailers are handling all this economic uncertainty.

DOGE, tariffs, recession fears: “There’s only so much the Fed can do,” economist says
by Kai Ryssdal, Andie Corban and Sean McHenry
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“What is completely uncertain is what the destination looks like,” says Mohamed El-Erian, president of Queens’ College, about the U.S. economy.
A Federal Reserve index points to a manufacturing slowdown in New York — and possibly elsewhere
by Justin Ho
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The Fed’s Empire State manufacturing index shows weakness in demand and employment, possibly tied to the prospect of tariffs.
Amid economic uncertainty, craft and gift store owner wonders if shoppers will pull back on spending
by Sofia Terenzio
Ashley Morken, owner of Unglued in Fargo, North Dakota, talks about how business is going this year.
Technology and uncertainty expand ranks of Americans working multiple jobs
by Matt Levin
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About 5.4% of U.S. workers had a second job in February, according to the BLS. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Candle store owner says dealing with back-stocked suppliers is a challenge, but business is good
by Sofia Terenzio
Despite it being the “slow” season, sales were up at the start of the year, says Colina Bruce, owner of Noir Lux Candle Bar in Seattle, Washington.