IRS Cuts Could Complicate Tax Time. Here’s How to Avoid Snags.
Online accounts and identity-protection PINs are among the ways to prevent headaches this filing season. Source link
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U.S. Economy Shed Nearly 1 Million Job Openings Last Year
The number of open jobs in the U.S. economy fell to just over 6.5 million in December from about 7.5
U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Last Week
U.S. jobless claims rose more than expected last week, but still showed no major red flags in the labor market.
The Bank of England left interest rates unchanged, but indicated another cut could follow in the coming months
The U.K. central bank indicated another cut could follow in the coming months Source link
Eurozone Retail Sales Sank at End of 2025
Sales fell more than expected in December, as the rebound in household spending that is expected to help the economy
German Factory Orders Unexpectedly Climb as Industrial Sector’s Rebound Digs In
Orders climbed 7.8% on month in December, accelerating from November’s rise, a sign that the recent struggles of the country’s
Fed’s Cook Focused on Inflation Risks as Greater Threat to Economy
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook sees a greater threat to the economy from elevated inflation than from a weakening labor
Cash Bonus or More Vacation Time: Which Do You Choose—and Why?
New research suggests that bonuses make employees feel more like a mere cog in a wheel. Source link
The U.S. has agreed to work with Japan, Mexico and the European Union on the development of critical minerals used in industries such as defense
Pacts seek to establish a “preferential trade zone” that would counter China’s dominance in the sector. Source link
U.S. January Econ Data Will Come Next Week After Brief Shutdown Delay
The January jobs report will now be published on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The January consumer-price index will now appear on