CHICAGO — Cardi B was part of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show. What she did exactly, well, that turned into a perplexing question for two major prediction markets. At …
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The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits declined less than expected last week, suggesting the US labor market remains resilient despite signs of cooling hiring momentum and …
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Retail operator of outdoor sportswear pioneer Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy
by adminby adminThe operator of roughly 180 Eddie Bauer stores across the U.S. and Canada has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming declining sales and a litany of other industry headwinds. …
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Mexico Central Bank official warns inflation forecast may be too optimistic
by adminby adminJonathan Heath, deputy governor of the Bank of Mexico, questioned the institution’s official outlook and warned that current estimates may be overly optimistic. Heath argued it is unlikely that inflation …
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Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms begins
by adminby adminLOS ANGELES — The world’s biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms. Opening …
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Commodity wrap: bullion falls ahead of key data; oil up on supply disruptions fear
by adminby adminGold and silver prices were in the red on Tuesday as investors remained on the edge before the release of a string of key US economic data. Over the past …
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If the scale of Big Tech’s AI spending plans for 2026 was not striking enough, Alphabet’s reported move to issue a rare 100-year bond has added a new dimension to …
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said Wednesday that it is investigating Nike for allegedly discriminating against white workers. The agency that polices discrimination in the workplace filed an action …
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China central bank conducts 1.7 trln yuan of outright reverse repos in Jan
by adminby adminSHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s central bank said on Monday it conducted 1.7 trillion yuan of outright reverse repurchase agreements in January. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said the repo …
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Analysis-To weather Trump, emerging market investors look to the frontier
by adminby adminBy Libby George LONDON (Reuters) – The new era of unpredictability, marked by tariff threats and rising global tensions, is prompting emerging market investors to look for shelter in frontier …