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Amazon Sued by FTC, CT, 16 Other States

Amazon Sued by FTC, CT, 16 Other States

By Haleluya Hadero | The Associated Press | September 26, 2023 | Reprints

Amazon has been the largest force behind a boom in distribution center real estate across Connecticut, and recently signaled it planned to resume the expansion after halting it last year.

Why the Job Market Has Defied Rising Interest Rates

Why the Job Market Has Defied Rising Interest Rates

By Christopher Rugaber | The Associated Press | September 25, 2023 | Reprints | Unlock Link

Last year’s spike in inflation, to the highest level in four decades, was painful enough for American households. Yet the cure – much higher interest rates, to cool spending and hiring – was expected to bring even more pain.