To Consider:
Doubt is an uncomfortable condition, but certainty is a ridiculous one.
Voltaire [François-Marie Arouet] (1694-1778) French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher
The New York Times - Economy
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California $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage Is Coming April 1
The nation’s highest state minimum wage for fast-food workers takes effect on Monday. Owners and employees are sizing up the potential impact. -
Another Wayward Container Ship Shows World Trade’s Fragility
The destruction of a Baltimore bridge is hampering a busy port, adding to the strains confronting the global supply chain. -
They Grow Your Berries and Peaches, but Often Lack One Item: Insurance
Farmers of fruits and vegetables say coverage has become unavailable or unaffordable as drought and floods increasingly threaten their crops. -
Happy-Go-Lucky Australia Is Feeling Neither Happy, Nor Lucky
After enjoying decades of prosperity, the country has hit stubborn economic turbulence. -
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Creates Upheaval at Largest U.S. Port for Car Trade
A bridge collapse closed Baltimore’s port, an important trade hub that ranks first in the nation by the volume of automobiles and light trucks it handles. -
The Trustbuster Who Has Apple and Google in His Sights
Jonathan Kanter, the head of the Justice Department’s antitrust division, made his boldest move on Thursday by accusing Apple of antitrust violations. -
‘Strike Madness’ Hits Germany While Its Economy Stumbles
A wave of strikes by German workers, feeling the sting of inflation and stagnant growth, is the latest sign of the bleak outlook for Europe’s economic powerhouse. -
What Comes Next for the Housing Market?
The Federal Reserve still expects to cut rates this year, and a change in selling practices could shake up home shopping. Here’s the outlook. -
Why the Panama Canal Didn’t Lose Money When Ship Crossings Fell
A water shortage forced officials to reduce traffic, but higher fees increased revenue. -
Japan’s Labor Market Has a Lesson for the Fed: Women Can Surprise You
Japan’s improved labor force participation for women is a reminder not to assume that job market limits are clear and finite.
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