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McDonald’s joins Coke, Pepsi in suspending business in Russia

The burger giant said it will temporarily close 850 stores but continue paying its 62,000 employees in Russia “who have poured their heart and soul into our McDonald’s brand.”

US added 678K jobs in February in sign of economic health

U.S. employers added a robust 678,000 jobs in February, another gain that underscored the economy’s solid health as the omicron wave fades.

Expect another rise in food prices as Russia-Ukraine war continues

Food prices that are already at their highest point in more than a decade are set to push even higher amid a global shortage of fertilizer that has worsened since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Weekly US jobless claims up, but remain historically low

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week but remain near historically low levels, reflecting relatively few layoffs across the economy.

US employers add 467K jobs in January

The strong hiring gain, which was unexpected, demonstrates the eagerness of many employers to hire even as the pandemic maintains its grip on the economy.

Stock market recovers after steep slide early in the day

Stocks finished a volatile day slightly higher on Monday after reversing a steep slide precipitated by uncertainty over the Federal Reserve and Ukraine.

US jobless claims rise to 286K, highest since October

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level in three months as the fast-spreading omicron variant disrupted the job market.

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