Economic News
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Crews recover the remains of 6 of the 9 workers missing after Washington chemical tank rupture
Crews have recovered the remains of six of nine workers who were missing after a chemical tank ruptured at at paper mill in Washington state, officials said Thursday
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Water shortages worsen across Cuba as oil supplies dwindle
Nearly 3 million Cubans are experiencing water shortages every day because of a severe oil shortage that government officials blame on a U.S. energy blockade
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Carney calls for new partnership with US as Trump mulls whether to renew free trade agreement
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling for a new partnership with the United States
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Brazil is set to join other Latin American countries with a 40-hour, 5-day workweek
Brazil was set to join other Latin American countries that have shortened working hours as the lower house approved a constitutional amendment establishing a 40-hour, five-day workweek
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Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodes
A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, the latest sign that spiking gas prices and higher food costs are squeezing Americans’ finances
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US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertainty
More Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war
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US economy grows 1.6% in first quarter, recovering from federal shutdown, government says, downgrading first estimate
US economy grows 1.6% in first quarter, recovering from federal shutdown, government says, downgrading first estimate
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Key inflation measure rises by most in three years in April as gasoline prices spike
Key inflation measure rises by most in three years in April as gasoline prices spike
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West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks
There are millions of chemical tanks around the U.S., and experts say it is exceedingly rare for them to fail
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9 missing after Washington paper mill tank rupture and officials say there's no hope of survivors
Crews are resuming the search for nine people presumed killed at a Washington state paper mill where a chemical tank ruptured
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