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Bank Problems: “Ecuador cracks down on protesters over austerity & IMF loan…”

“Chaotic mass demonstrations are underway in Ecuador following a spate of austerity cuts tied to a recently implemented IMF deal. Police have unleashed tear gas on protesters, while the government has declared a state of emergency. By Monday, some 477 … Continue reading

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“U.S. Payrolls Fall 33,000 on Storms; Jobless Rate at 4.2%”

Participation rate, or share of working-age people in the labor force, increased to 63.1 percent from 62.9 percent The U-6, or underemployment rate, fell to 8.3 percent from 8.6 percent; measure includes part-time workers who’d prefer a full-time position and … Continue reading

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