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Job numbers are a good sign; not a victory flag

Although the better-than-expected US employment numbers that came out last week give reason for optimism, it is far too early to declare victory over the threat of further economic damage. Yes, the jobs report and other data released last week illustrated the kind of impressive across-the-board recovery that the economy is capable of. But the durability of this much-needed recovery ...

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NBA’s reopening is a warning sign for US

The NBA may be reflecting a still-hidden trend in the broader US economy: People may not actually be so keen to return to work. The NBA is planning to resume a fragment of its regular season, and then the playoffs, in a custom-tailored “bubble” in Orlando, Florida, on July 30. The games will be played only among the top teams in ...

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Federer-backed shoe brand booms amid virus lockdowns

Bloomberg For Swiss running shoemaker On AG, whose proprietary cushioning technology has attracted Roger Federer as an investor, the global coronavirus lockdowns had positive side effects. Online sales more than tripled in the three months through May as consumers itching for a good workout but wary of gyms turned to outdoor running, according to Chief Executive Officer David Allemann. Demand ...

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