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Global markets swoon as lethal virus in China spreads
Investors worry about the global economy, as Chinese authorities lock down the city of Wuhan, where the virus appeared.
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What’s at Stake in Chile Debate Over New Constitution
When public anger at government policies erupted in civil unrest in Chile in late 2019, President Sebastian Pinera ceded to a key demand of protesters and proposed a mechanism for rewriting the country’s constitution. Chileans appear likely to approve the redrafting in an April 26 referendum, with polls showing around 70% support. Still, the issue is provoking acrimonious debate. For those on the left, rewriting the charter drawn up during the 1973-1990 military dictatorship is the only way to h
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FICO changes mean 40 million Americans could soon see lower credit scores
Fair Isaac, which produces the FICO credit score, said the severity of the downward shift would depend on how recently the consumer had fallen behind and by how much.
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Doomsday Clock is 100 seconds to midnight, the symbolic hour of the apocalypse
The symbolic clock represents how close we are to the end of the human species.
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China Will Rack Up Three Billion Trips During World’s Biggest Human Migration
It brings much of China’s economy to a halt and strains transport systems, not to mention waistlines. Lunar New Year is an annual ritual of family reunification and overindulgence. The scale of the migration is astounding: While an estimated 116 million Americans were on the move around the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, Chinese citizens will rack up about 3 billion trips during this year’s travel-fest. A widening outbreak of a virus that began in December has added some complications this y
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CNNMoney.com, the business website of CNN, combines business news and in-depth market analysis with practical advice and answers to personal finance questions.
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Retirement contribution limits will rise in 2019
Good news retirement savers: The Internal Revenue Service announced cost of living increases to the contribution limits for retirement-related plans in 2019.
