Shutdown Jeopardizes WIC Benefits Nationwide
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PrimeRates Market Talk: No Data, No Problem
With the shutdown continuing, the markets keep taking things in stride. Maybe we should have the government shut down more often! Today will be another day with no economic numbers,...
PrimeRates Market Talk: Government Shutdown Means No Data, No Earnings, No Debt Deal
The government shutdown has spooked markets as economic releases used to assess US economic performance have been cancelled.
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PrimeRates Market Talk: No Jobs Report — Wall Street Screams, Main Street Yawns
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PrimeRates Market Talk: Government Shutdown Storm Clouds. Will Jobs Be Silver Lining?
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