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Economics

Manufacturing, Construction Slowdown Trigger Broad Sell-Off

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Both manufacturing and construction spending came in softer than expected. The downbeats stoked fears of a downturn.

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Economics

America’s ‘Left Behind’ Counties Make a Comeback (of Sorts)

America’s “left behind” counties — which fell behind the rest of the country beginning in the early 2000s — aren’t so far behind anymore.

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Markets

Midday Market Brief: Hiring Freeze

The job openings report for April fell to its lowest level in about three years, giving investors pause about the impact on profits.

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International Economics

Europe Wants to Fix Its Widening Productivity Gap With the US

European productivity has increased only about 20% since 2000, about one-third the rate of the US.

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Inflation & Prices

Renters Are Losing Hope They’ll Ever Own a House

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A New York Fed survey found renters saying their probability of ever owning a home fell to 40.1%, a new low.

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Technology

Gender Gap Narrows in US Tech Industry

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Things still aren’t great, but they’re better with females now comprising 35% of the industry workforce.

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