Economic Conditions
News and Articles About Economic Conditions
Economic Recovery
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Bringing About a New Economic Reality Demands Vigilance and Hard Work
Many factors led to our current economic state.
recession
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6 Life-Saving Tips How to Stay Afloat in an Economic Storm
Turbulent times call for a judicious application of cost cutting and clear-eyed risk taking, of strong leadership and shared sacrifice. All hands on deck.
Economic Conditions
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Harvard Says That Entrepreneurship Is the Brightest Spot in a Crappy Economy
The U.S. is fertile ground for entrepreneurs, but political dysfunction undermines our country's strengths and perpetuates its weaknesses, according to a new report from the Harvard Business School.
Robots
China's Robotics Rush Shows How Its Debt Can Get Out of Control
Down a side street bracketed by massage parlors and cheap hotels in this city on the banks of the Yangtze River, a humanoid food service robot trundles around the corner of a table in a cafe, red eyes flashing in tune with synthesized classical music.
Run a Better Business
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Focus on Core Strengths So You Can Run Leaner in Uncertain Times
Economic and political transitions provide the perfect incentive to define your business model and evaluate shifting opportunities.
Employee Morale
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Who Are America's Most Optimistic Workers?
A poll by online salary database PayScale reveals which industries have the most confident employees.
Investors
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In a Sea of Economic Volatility, Financial Stability Is Needed More Than Ever
Throughout all the economic turmoil, one investment vehicle offers a sense of relief.
Competition
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5 Signs That Your Competitors Are Lazy
Examine your competition and use these strategies to get ahead of them online.
Small Businesses
U.S. Small-Business Confidence Hits New Two-Year Low
There are persistent worries about sales and profits, the latest indication that economic growth braked sharply in the first quarter.
Economic Conditions
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Regardless of Outcome, Sanders Has Shed Light on the Problem of Income Inequality
Politics aside, Bernie Sanders has at least made Americans think about crushing student-loan debt and more.
Self-Employment
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Why the Self-Employed Will Finally Have a Bigger Voice in 2016
With contract work eclipsing traditional full-time jobs, issues plaguing the growing on-demand economy need to be addressed this year.
Entrepreneur Mindset
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Don't Waste Your Focus on Things You Can't Control
Some pro golfers complained that this year's U.S. Open course was too hard. They should have focused on playing better.
Economic Conditions
Gasoline Lifts U.S. Consumer Prices; Economy Picks Up Speed
Price stability and a strengthening economy, highlighted by a tightening labor market, likely will push the Federal Reserve a step closer to raising interest rates later this year.
Economic Conditions
U.S. Economy Picking Up Steam After Weak First Quarter
Data suggest the economic outlook has brightened thanks to a low in jobless claims, a rise in consumer spending and a solid increase in wages.
