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US jobs and wages rise in January

The average hourly wage in the private sector in January increased 2.9% year-on-year.

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Trump has created a ‘very low bar environment’ and that’s not a bad move, says strategist

“If he doesn’t swear or doesn’t malign a minority group, that’s considered a huge success,” Malmgren told CNBC.

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Are we stuck with plastic drinking straws?

A leading maker of straws says greener alternatives are too costly and their development has stalled.

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All you need to know about tether, the cryptocurrency that could have a ‘devastating’ effect on bitcoin

Some cryptocurrency insiders believe that tether is being used to prop up the price of bitcoin.

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The Bank of England could be about to validate some long-awaited optimism for the UK economy

The Bank of England’s upcoming meeting is set to validate positive growth news with rate rise hints, according to analysts.

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YouTube warns of ‘consequences’ for creators who misbehave in the wake of Logan Paul controversy

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki said Thursday that creators whose actions impact negatively on its community will face “consequences.”

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May says Brexit transition deal will be agreed in seven weeks

The UK leader is dampening suggestions that talks will be protracted.

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Exxon Mobil shares slide nearly 6% as oil giant’s fourth-quarter earnings fall short

Exxon Mobil reports fourth-quarter earnings that fall far short of expectations.

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Offshore wind power: All systems go for Orsted’s 573-megawatt facility

The facility is located off the east coast of England.

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Eggborough power station to close with loss of 170 jobs

About 250 jobs will be lost as Eggborough fails to win new electricity supply contracts.