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Why Some Social Security and SSI Recipients May Get Two Payments This Week
November's Supplemental Security Income payment is going out early, so some people may see two deposits in late October. It's an early payment, not extra money.
What National Disability Employment Awareness Month Means for Local Workplaces
Local news outlets in four states covered how workers and small businesses marked Disability Employment Awareness Month. Here's what the observance is and why it matters for jobs.
Why Brazil's Markets Fell Sharply After Lula's Surprise Election Win
Investors were caught off guard by Lula's victory in Brazil's election, and stocks sold off. Here is what was reported, and why elections can move markets so quickly.
Australia's Inflation Picks Up, and a Major Bank Now Expects a Rate Hike
Commonwealth Bank now expects the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise rates to 4.85% in November, after new data showed inflation speeding up in September.
MassChallenge, a startup accelerator, moves from Boston's Seaport to the Fenway
The Boston-based startup accelerator is leaving the Seaport, its home for 15 years, for the Fenway neighborhood. Here's what an accelerator does and why where it sits can matter.
AARP Warning Puts Focus on 401(k) and Roth Moves: What to Know
AARP is warning Americans about 401(k) and Roth IRA changes. Other coverage looks at how taxes work on Roth conversions and why rolling over a 401(k) isn't always the right move.
Asian Stocks Rise on AI Optimism as Investors Wait for Earnings and Central Banks
Reuters reports Asian stocks rose as interest in AI picked up again, while European bond markets were mixed. Both markets are waiting on company earnings and central bank decisions.
China's Industrial Profits Jumped in September. Outlets Disagree on Why
Profits at Chinese factories and industrial firms grew faster in September. Some coverage credits oil, and some points to a tech boom that is splitting the economy into winners and laggards.
Nigeria's Sovereign Fund Awards $275,000 to Startups and Calls on Investors
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority has handed out $275,000 to local startups and urged other investors to join in. Here's what was reported and why a state fund would back young companies.
AI or a Human Adviser? How Wealth Management Is Splitting the Work
Recent coverage suggests AI is taking over research and routine tasks in wealth management, while people still want a human to help make the final call.
Metro Atlanta Employment Hits a Record High: What That Means
Labor officials say more people were employed in metro Atlanta in September than ever before. Here's what that kind of record measures and what it doesn't.
Why investors expect Brazil's stocks and currency to fall after Lula's reelection
Reuters reports that investors expect Brazilian stocks and the real to drop after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was reelected. Here's why elections can move markets.