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Lawmakers require DUA to provide customer service in MassHire centers

The provision, included in the budget passed by the Legislature, was pushed by Quincy workforce development official Ron Iacobucci.

US economy grew at 2.8 percent rate in latest quarter
Economic growth picked up more than expected in the spring, as cooling inflation and a strong labor market allowed consumers to keep spending even as high interest rates weighed on their finances.

Anger over inflation doesn’t end with Biden’s campaign
Whether it's Kamala Harris or another candidate at the top of the ticket, the party’s new nominee will be hampered by the soaring cost of living during Biden’s term.

Massachusetts has finally recouped all the jobs lost during the early days of the pandemic

It took 52 months, but the number of people working in Massachusetts has surpassed the February 2020 level.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines
The magic number to afford a home in Boston? $217,000 in annual income.
Rising prices have outstripped earnings growth, putting homeownership further out of reach.

Waller says Fed getting ‘closer’ to cutting rates, not there yet
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller adds to a growing chorus of officials who have signaled the central bank is moving closer to cutting rates but is not ready to do so quite yet.

IMF sees signs of cooling in US economy
The US economy is growing more slowly than expected, and inflation remains stubbornly high around the world, two developments that pose risks to the global economy, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.

Retail sales unchanged in June from May, underscoring shoppers’ resilience
Sales at gas stations and auto dealerships weighed down the figure.

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Powell says recent data raise confidence inflation on path to 2 percent

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell pointed to the three latest inflation readings, though made clear he didn’t intend to send any specific message about the timing of rate reductions.

The RNC’s first day will still focus on the economy. Here’s what to know about Trump’s plans.

The convention’s first day is still expected to focus on the economy even after Saturday’s shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania in which the former president was injured.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Trump’s economic successes are exaggerated. So are Biden’s failures.

A review of the facts might help undecided voters assess whether Donald Trump’s economic record warrants a second chance.

Can Boston still compete? State Street CEO O’Hanley says yes, but change is needed.

Ron O’Hanley brought a global perspective to local issues for his two years leading the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Memo to the DNC: You share the blame for Biden’s bait-and-switch

The loyalty of millions of Democrats is being sorely tested by the failure of the DNC to hold the president to his implicit campaign pledge to serve one term.

LGBTQ+ couples used to flock to Provincetown to say ‘I do.’ Do they still?

Twenty years ago, P-town was the go-to destination for gay weddings. What’s happened since has been full of ups and downs for vendors.

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a 1.4% annual rate

Consumer spending grew at just a 1.5 percent rate, down from an initial estimate of 2 percent, in a sign that high interest rates may be taking a toll on the economy.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Inflation, tax cuts, and tariffs: What to expect in the first Trump-Biden debate

In Thursday night's face-off, expect Donald Trump to blame President Biden for inflation, and Biden to warn that Trump's policies would tank the economy.