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3 reasons why Russia's economy can survive without crisis for up to 5 more years, think-tank economists say
Expectations that Russia's economy will struggle are misplaced, and multiple factors should keep th…
Filip De Mott
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Under strain from war, Russia plans a massive layoff in its public sector: report
Russia is expected to lay off at least 40,000 government officials by July, according to a report b…
Hannah Abraham
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Russia's inflation is so bad that potatoes cost 64% more than they did at the start of the year
Prices of potatoes — a Russian staple — have surged by 64% this year.
Huileng Tan
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Economists say Trump could give Americans the very thing they voted against
Trump's campaign promises of broad-based tariffs, mass deportations, and lower taxes are seen fueli…
Matthew Fox
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The odds of Russia's economy collapsing are 'extremely small' and the war can go on for the long term, economist says
Russia can fight the war in Ukraine indefinitely as its economy has adapted and is now stable, an e…
Jennifer Sor
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Russia faces a crisis regardless if Putin ends or continues the war in Ukraine, economist says
Continuing the war means the economy faces stagnation, while ending it would shut off the massive d…
Jennifer Sor
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The more money you have, the more money it takes to feel happier, new research says
New research suggests that as you move up the income ladder, it takes exponentially more money to g…
Juliana Kaplan
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A shortage of young men in the workforce could weigh on housing, Social Security, and growth for years to come
Around 7.2 million men have dropped out of the workforce. That has a host of consequences that coul…
Jennifer Sor
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A trifecta of global crises could snarl supply chains and increase prices
A sudden flurry of global developments has the US economy staring down a troubling trifecta of majo…
Eliza Relman
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Why are so many North American and European countries restricting immigrants?
Canada and Australia have implemented new immigration restrictions affecting low-wage workers and i…
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The dockworkers' strike is a test for Biden — and complicates an already dizzying 2024 presidential race
Biden has said he won't stop the dockworker's strike. But if the strike stretches on for weeks, it …
Juliana Kaplan,John L. Dorman
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The US dockworkers strike is here, and it's impacting more than just packages
The US port strike could have far-reaching impacts on the economy. Here's what a prolonged standoff…
Alex Bitter
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Russia's economy is signaling a fate worse than recession
Russia's central bank said inflation is rising as the nation's economy slows. Those are key ingredi…
Filip De Mott
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We're losing the one thing that's keeping the peace between America and China
American businesses hoped China would be a gold mine. That dream is dying and it could make it hard…
Linette Lopez
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The US economy could get hit by a double whammy on September 30, if 2 major negotiations are not hammered out
Congress needs to pass a spending bill by September 30 to avoid a partial government shutdown. Dock…
Erin Snodgrass
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A national shortage of construction workers is driving high home prices. The industry is struggling to fill the gap.
A major shortage of construction workers is bad news for homebuyers and infrastructure projects.
Eliza Relman,Madison Hoff
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Russia's defense industry has a massive labor shortage. Rules on what jobs women can do are part of the issue.
Russia's defense industry is short tens of thousands of skilled workers, and 1970s laws on what job…
Mia Jankowicz
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Russia's 'overheating' economy will face a sharp slowdown next year as labor and sanctions crush momentum, central bank says
Russia's central bank projects that the economy's expansion will slow sharply to 0.5% to 1.5% in 20…
Filip De Mott
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The 15 fastest-growing jobs in the US
Based on projected increases from 2023 to 2033, wind turbine service technicians, data scientists, …
Madison Hoff
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A necessary step or government overreach? Economists are divided over Kamala Harris' plan to clamp down on food inflation
Kamala Harris unveiled a plan for the first ever federal ban on price gouging. Economic experts hav…