Advocates say it’s positive that ratings agencies have started making it easier for consumers to prove that they’ll able to pay back money they borrow.
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Biden nominates former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga for World Bank president
Trump appointee David Malpass announced plans to step down in June after being criticized last year for seeming, in comments at a conference, to cast doubt on the science that says the burning of fossil fuels causes global warming.
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Stocks stall in mixed trading day after worst drop in months
The Fed’s next move on rates will be in March.
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Jay paper mill closing earlier than expected
Employees at Pixelle Androscoggin Mill were told Wednesday morning that doors would be closing as early as March 6 rather than later in the spring as previously announced.
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How credit scores are evolving to improve access
Advocates say it’s a positive that ratings agencies have started making it easier for consumers to prove that they’ll able to pay back money they borrow.
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Lack of inventory slowed Maine home sales in January
The most recent monthly data show the number of sales fell by double digits compared to a year ago, while prices rose modestly.
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No economic ‘knockout’ yet from West’s sanctions on Russia
The West’s export controls and financial sanctions appear to be gradually eroding Russia’s industrial capacity, even as its oil and other energy exports last year enabled it to keep funding a catastrophic war.
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UK grocers limit sales of some fruits, vegetables amid shortages
While industry analysts cite bad weather in Spain and Morocco, others blame Brexit.
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New estimate finds U.S. could face default on debt by early June
A new estimate finds the U.S. could face an unprecedented default on its obligations as soon as early June if Congress does not act to lift the debt limit.
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Winner of $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot claims prize
The winner remains anonymous after coming forward through a company that acted as a legal representative.