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Inflation’s pace eased again. What does that mean for Fed’s interest rates? – The Hill

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Now that inflation is cooling, with six straight months of moderating increases, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve’s next meeting, where officials will decide whether to further slow their interest rate hikes.Consumer prices fell 0.1 percent in December and rose 6.5 percent annually, according to the Labor Department’s consumer price index (CPI) released Thursday. That’s down from the 7.1 … Read more

Ex-Goldman bankers tap LinkedIn, headhunters in frail financial jobs … – Reuters

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[1/2] People work on the trading floor at the global headquarters of Goldman Sachs investment banking firm at 200 West Street in New York City, U.S., January 11, 2023. REUTERS/Shannon StapletonSYDNEY/HONG KONG/LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Newly unemployed Goldman Sachs workers are tapping head-hunters after losing their jobs in its biggest restructuring since the 2008-9 financial … Read more

Advertisement | Ultimate guide to the best Canada student loans for … – Toronto Star

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The State Department will begin spelling Turkey as Türkiye – New Hampshire Public Radio

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The State Department will start spelling Turkey as “Türkiye” in diplomatic and formal settings. The name change was approved by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names following a request from the Turkish embassy, State Department spokesperson Ned Price confirmed on Thursday. The State Department, which handles America’s foreign policy, is the latest federal agency to … Read more

A New Era of Noncompetes May Shake Up Hollywood Contracts – Hollywood Reporter

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Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood ReporterSubscribe for full access to The Hollywood ReporterIf an FTC proposal goes into effect, most contract clauses that bar executives from being hired by rivals could be outlawed: “It would truly be a sea change.” By Ashley Cullins Senior Business Editor A new Federal Trade Commission rule that … Read more

Buffalo banking leaders respond to inflation, interest rates and … – Buffalo Business First

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Banks and businesses alike are tightening their belts in anticipation of a 2023 recession.“As we head into a recessionary period, it’s like we’re getting prepared for battle, in a way,” said Michael McMahon, Buffalo market president for KeyBank. “We’re focused more on the defensive than the offensive.”Banking leaders in Buffalo say they’re adjusting their strategies … Read more

Discover concludes student loan probe – Higher Ed Dive

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First published onA Discover spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to requests for further comment, beyond the terse filing. In 2015, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a consent order alleging Discover misstated minimum amounts due on billing statements for student loans, misstated tax information required for certain tax benefits and engaged in illegal debt collection. In December … Read more

What higher H-1B fees will mean for Indians hoping to work in the US – Yahoo Finance

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President Joe Biden’s administration has proposed a huge hike in fees for employment-based visas to the US. The increase is expected to help recover “operating costs and prevent case backlogs.”The H-1B is the most sought-after US work visa among foreign professionals. Of the more than 407,000 H-1B visas issued between October 2020 and September 2021, … Read more

'I wouldn't be doing it if I didn't believe in it': N.B. education minister … – CTV News Atlantic

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New Brunswick’s education minister is defending the province’s new proposed French immersion program, which is set to begin September 2023. In an interview with CTV News Thursday night, Education Minister Bill Hogan said the goal of the new program is to ensure all Anglophone students have an opportunity to reach at least a minimum level … Read more