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Affordable Care Act enrollment forecast for 2015 revised downward

Affordable Care Act enrollment forecast for 2015 revised downward

The Obama administration released projections for the 2015 enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act of 9 million to 9.9 million, which is lower than a Congressional Budget Office forecast of 13 million. The administration also adjusted the official enrollment […]
Lawmakers Seek Action on Cybersecurity Bill

Lawmakers Seek Action on Cybersecurity Bill

The cyberattack on JPMorgan Chase has prompted lawmakers to push for advancement of legislation intended to protect Americans against data breaches. “The longer we wait to take action, the more vulnerable we become, and as we’ve seen today, Americans will […]
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U.S. Unemployment Rate Dropped to 5.9% in September

U.S. Unemployment Rate Dropped to 5.9% in September

Nonfarm payrolls were up 248,000 in September, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics today. This was a bit above economists’ expectations of around 220,000. The unemployment rate decreased to 5.9% from 6.1%. The number of jobs […]
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U.S. Consumers Spend More, But Housing Data Lag

U.S. Consumers Spend More, But Housing Data Lag

U.S. consumer spending picked up last month, but housing figures showed continued cause for concern in that sector. Spending was up 0.5% after a flat July, but contracts to buy previously owned homes fell 1%. In all, however, recent economic […]
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U.S. Dollar Reaches 4-Year High

U.S. Dollar Reaches 4-Year High

The U.S. Commerce Department’s report of 4.6% gross domestic product growth in the second quarter sent the dollar to a four-year high against a basket of currencies Monday in Asian trading. The shift bolstered Tokyo stocks.
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Advisers Worry About Cyberattack Vulnerability

Advisers Worry About Cyberattack Vulnerability

An increase in cyberbreaches is leading financial advisers to consider whether they are doing enough for protection. The Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting spot checks to determine whether advisers are prepared to cope with cyberattacks.
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