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Market Minute: The bond market is not buying it

May 15, 2025

Fixed-income investors are sniffing out the logic of economic populism amid a move toward trade protectionism, which strongly implies higher inflation and rising long-term yields. …

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Job openings rise above expectations in January

March 11, 2025

The quit rate, a proxy for labor demand, rose in January, indicating that workers were in a stronger bargaining position as demand increased. …

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Volatility in markets: Hedging risk in an era of growing uncertainty

February 24, 2025

It is clear that volatility in interest rates, bond yields and foreign exchange markets will accelerate and that firms will need to consider ways to hedge that volatility. …

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American exceptionalism: Job gains of 256,000 to temper calls for further rate cuts

January 10, 2025

The American economy remains at full employment and will remain tight for the near future, which should temper calls for the Federal Reserve to cut rates further. …

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Morning market minute: Net immigration, population growth and U.S. employment

January 10, 2025

This influx of immigrants is one of many reasons why the U.S. economy has grown by nearly 3% over the past two years. …

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To contend with higher tariffs, businesses need to act now

January 7, 2025

With higher tariffs likely under the incoming Trump administration, businesses are already making decisions in a way that will affect economic growth and reshape the global economy. …

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Morning market minute: The strange logic of economic populism and government shutdowns

December 20, 2024

The prospect of a government shutdown and another unnecessary standoff in Congress over raising the nation’s debt ceiling are providing a lump of coal in Americans’ holiday stockings. …

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Promoters offering Tribal Tax Credits at up 40% discount

December 18, 2024

Beware of promoters of the Native American tax credits. …

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Payroll Updates and Important Information for 2025

December 5, 2024

Learn about the key payroll and tax changes for 2025 that could impact your business. Navigate through the updates on bonuses, fringe benefits, meals, entertainment, and new IRS electronic filing requirements. Stay up-to-date with Oregon state-specific changes, including updates on State Unemployment rates, overtime rules for agricultural workers, and the Paid Family Leave Program. …

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How businesses can plan for tax changes under the Trump administration in 2025

November 14, 2024

Tax changes are coming in 2025 under the new Trump administration and unified Republican Congress. Here’s businesses can prepare. …

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