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US economy cools like the Fed wants, still risks a stall in 2023
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US economy cools like the Fed wants, still risks a stall in 2023

Some analysts are talking up the prospect of the Fed nailing its soft landing. 

Bloomberg 31 Jan 2023
Nintendo plans to boost switch output
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Nintendo plans to boost switch output

The company's move suggests it sees sustained demand for at least another year.

Bloomberg 30 Jan 2023
Retirees, talk to your kids about their inheritance
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Retirees, talk to your kids about their inheritance

Surprises or squabbles about your estate after you die can be avoided.

Bloomberg 29 Jan 2023
The young are spending up large – then the bills arrive
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The young are spending up large – then the bills arrive

They're woke, broke and complicated. Businesses should take note.

The Economist 29 Jan 2023