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RTO Reality Check: Amazon’s Office Shortage Exposes Return-to-Work Hurdles

By Kristen Beckman

The return-to-office process has been messy and tense for employees at some of the country’s biggest employers, including Amazon and JPMorgan.

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BOJ’s Hawkish Stance Is Boosting Demand for U.S. Corporate Bonds

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Economists’ Expectations Shift Toward Rising Inflation, Higher Interest Rates

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February 20, 2025

Early Signs of Economic Impact from Trump’s Cuts to the Federal Workforce

Unemployment numbers are likely to rise soon. The lost positions will primarily be well-paid roles held by highly educated workers, which will spill over to consumer-facing industries and housing, pushing Washington, D.C., into a mild recession by the summer.<br/>

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February 19, 2025

Judge Rejects GOP-Led Challenge to Biden-Era ESG 401(k) Investing Rule

A Texas judge has ruled that retirement fund managers may consider environmental, social, and corporate governance factors when choosing investment funds.

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February 19, 2025

AI’s Speed Presents Risks to Financial Markets

Use of generative AI could “lead to herding behavior and the concentration of risk, potentially amplifying market volatility. ... GenAI agents directed to maximize profit may converge on strategies to maximize returns through coordinated market manipulation.”

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February 18, 2025

Sentiment Among U.S. Home Builders at 5-Month Low

“With 32% of appliances and 30% of softwood lumber coming from international trade, uncertainty over the scale and scope of tariffs has builders further concerned about costs.”

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February 14, 2025

Industrial Production Rises, Thanks to Utilities

Manufacturing has recently showed signs of stabilizing, but producers face headwinds including a stronger dollar that dampens foreign demand for U.S. exports.

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February 14, 2025

Charter Communications Workers Sue over Misuse of 401(k) Forfeited Funds

This emerging trend demonstrates forfeiture cases are no longer nuisance lawsuits. Top law firm Schlichter Bogard, which has been representing many plaintiffs in recent 401(k) excessive fee lawsuits, is representing the telecommunications company’s plaintiffs.

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