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New ETF looks to profit from municipal bonds

A new ETF is trying to capture profits in the municipal funds space. BondBloxx’s Joanna Gallegos is behind the IR+M…

Georgia inmate serving life mailed bombs from prison to D.C. office building, Alaska court, feds charge

A man serving a life sentence for kidnapping and other crimes while in a Georgia prison built two bombs which…

Unemployment rate among Black Americans jumped in March, contrasting overall trends

The unemployment rate among Black Americans jumped in March, according to data released Friday by the Department of Labor. Black…

Fed Governor Bowman says additional rate hike could be needed if inflation stays high

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Friday that it’s possible interest rates may have to move higher to control inflation,…

Demand for french fries reflects resilient consumer as so-called fry attachment rate holds steady

It’s a timeless question at fast-food counters: Do you want fries with that? Responders continue answering affirmatively at a higher-than-average…

Here’s where the jobs are for March 2024 — in one chart

The U.S. labor market surprised economists with its strength once again, adding more than 300,000 jobs in March, with a…

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes northeastern U.S.

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook the northeastern United States on Friday morning. The earthquake was felt from Boston down to…

Job growth zoomed in March as payrolls jumped by 303,000 and unemployment dropped to 3.8%

Job creation in March easily topped expectations in a sign of continued acceleration for what has been a bustling and…