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Just Ahead: The Robotics Revolution
Technology The U.S. is on the cusp of an explosion in robotics that will have a significant impact on business and the economy over the next decade. Here's how it will affect you.
By Art Pine Published
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GOP Puts Social Security in Play in Fiscal Cliff Talks
Politics The choice is whether to reduce the retirement benefit by a little now or a lot more later.
By Jerome Idaszak Published
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The Fed's Risky Inflation Strategy
Economic Forecasts Can the Fed engineer both low unemployment and low inflation?
By Jerome Idaszak Published
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Office, Other Commercial Property Rents to Rise in 2013
Business Costs & Regulation Like the economy as a whole, the commercial real estate market will strengthen over the coming year.
By Jerome Idaszak Published
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Obama's Plan for Averting the Fiscal Cliff
Financial Planning He could pull it off with higher taxes on businesses and the wealthy.
By Kenneth R. Bazinet Published
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Outlook for 2013: An Economy On the Mend
Economic Forecasts Watch for a slow acceleration in growth next year, no matter who wins the White House.
By Jerome Idaszak Published
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Sweet Holiday Season on Tap for Retailers
Economic Forecasts Fiscal cliff? Whatever! Consumers are ready to spend, even if it means more debt.
By Karen Mracek Published
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The Case for Economic Optimism
Economic Forecasts Expectations have been lowered. The savings rate is up. Mortgage rates are at record lows. The stock market still has room to run. The next decade may turn out better than expected.
By Chris Farrell Published
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A Fork in the Road for China
Economic Forecasts China's deepening economic slowdown alone isn't damaging enough to blunt the U.S. recovery, but the U.S. has a lot at stake in Beijing's response to it.
By Art Pine Published
Economic Forecasts