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By firing the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief, the Trump administration raises concerns that it may further restrict the flow of essential government information

By firing the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief, the Trump administration raises concerns that it may further restrict the flow of essential government information

President Donald Trump’s firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on Aug. 1, 2025, after an unfavorable unemployment report has been drawing criticism for its potential to undercut the agency’s credibility. But it’s…

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US to initially impose 'small tariff' on pharma imports, Trump says

US to initially impose 'small tariff' on pharma imports, Trump says

US to initially impose 'small tariff' on pharma imports, Trump says by : Reuters Source link

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Do elephants make deliberate gestures to ask for things? Our study says yes

Do elephants make deliberate gestures to ask for things? Our study says yes

Elephants are known for their intelligence, strong social bonds, and good memories. But do they communicate to show real intention? A new study suggests they do. The research showed that elephants gestured to ask for…

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ECB paper finds strong policy can stop expectations de-anchoring

ECB paper finds strong policy can stop expectations de-anchoring

A forceful response to external shocks can prevent medium-term inflation expectations from de-anchoring, a new paper from the European Central Bank shows. The study, published on July 29, develops a “regime-switching dynamic stochastic general equilibrium…

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When it comes to finance, ‘normal’ data is actually pretty weird

When it comes to finance, ‘normal’ data is actually pretty weird

When business researchers analyze data, they often rely on assumptions to help make sense of what they find. But like anyone else, they can run into a whole lot of trouble if those assumptions turn…

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Gold prices hold gains amid Fed rate cut hopes, tariff jitters

Gold prices hold gains amid Fed rate cut hopes, tariff jitters by : Investing.com Source link

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Plantation tourism, memory and the uneasy economics of heritage in the American South

Plantation tourism, memory and the uneasy economics of heritage in the American South

The American South – and the nation more broadly – continues to wrestle with how to remember its most painful chapters. Tourism is one of the arenas where that struggle is most visible. This tension…

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Why do some clothes shrink in the wash? A textile scientist explains how to ‘unshrink’ them

Why do some clothes shrink in the wash? A textile scientist explains how to ‘unshrink’ them

When your favourite dress or shirt shrinks in the wash, it can be devastating, especially if you followed the instructions closely. Unfortunately, some fabrics just seem to be more prone to shrinking than others –…

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EU to suspend US tariff countermeasures for 6 months

EU to suspend US tariff countermeasures for 6 months

EU to suspend US tariff countermeasures for 6 months by : Reuters Source link

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For America’s 35M small businesses, tariff uncertainty hits especially hard

For America’s 35M small businesses, tariff uncertainty hits especially hard

Imagine it’s April 2025 and you’re the owner of a small but fast-growing e-commerce business. Historically, you’ve sourced products from China, but the president just announced tariffs of 145% on these goods. Do you set…

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