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Gig economy jobs aren't really taking over America's workforce
The "gig economy" of freelancers and short-term workers comprises a big chunk of America's labor force, but it may not be growing as much as you think.
Legal marijuana could spark a $4 billion industry in Canada
Deloitte estimates that a legal pot industry in Canada would generate sales of up to $4.3 billion in its first year.
Tariffs aren't the biggest problem for American exporters
The leaders of the world's largest economies are at each others' throats over tariffs. Should they be?
6,000 jobs at risk as House of Fraser becomes latest UK retail casualty
UK department store operator House of Fraser is planning to close more than half its stores in a move that could result in as many as 6,000 job losses.
Mexico imposes tariffs on $3 billion worth of US exports
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Plane tickets are about to get more expensive
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US Steel to add 300 jobs, citing steel tariffs
The company is reopening the second of two blast furnaces in Granite City, Illinois.
Swiss to vote on 'suicidal' overhaul of banks
Switzerland's government, central bank and big lenders say the 'sovereign money' proposal would be disastrous for the economy.
India gets its first interest rate hike in 4 years
The Reserve Bank of India raised the rate at which it lends to banks from 6% to 6.25% on Wednesday.
There are now more job openings than workers to fill them
For the first time in decades, the number of open jobs at US employers exceeds the number of unemployed people looking for work, according to report from the Labor Department.
Will these California cities impose a 'Google tax' or an 'Apple tax'?
On the heels of Seattle's passage of the controversial 'Amazon tax' based on employee head count, Mountain View, California, and Cupertino, California, are considering related proposals.
EU trade official: US 'closed the door' on tariff talks
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Electric cars could put 100,000 German jobs at risk
The rise of electric vehicles could put as many as 100,000 jobs at risk in Germany's auto industry, according to a study published Tuesday.
CEOs are scaling back hiring and spending because of trade fears
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The real story of Trump's crusade to cut government red tape
President Trump declared war on government regulations. But in the administration's pursuit of savings and cutting through the red tape, there may be a lot more at stake.
UK has lost $5.4 billion so far on RBS bailout
British taxpayers are still feeling the pain 10 years after they bailed out the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Here's what's blowing up America's health care budget
Spending on these health care conditions and services is growing quickly, a new government analysis has found.
Investors still bullish on US stocks and economy
The market is shrugging off concerns about trade skirmishes between the US and the rest of the world. Why? Earnings are strong. Big companies are buying smaller rivals. The economy is still chugging along. And inflation remains mild.
China warns US against imposing tariffs
President Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese exports threatens to wipe out progress made in trade talks between Beijing and Washington, China said on Sunday.
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