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The Fed will raise rates again.  But that's playing with fire |  CNN Business

The Fed will raise rates again. But that’s playing with fire | CNN Business

A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber ? You can register here. New York CNN — The Federal Reserve is almost certain to announce on Wednesday that it will raise interest rates again. But investors are hoping it will be a smaller increase than the …

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Mortgage rates fall for the fourth consecutive week |  CNN Business

Mortgage rates fall for the fourth consecutive week | CNN Business

CNN — Mortgage rates fell again this week, falling for the fourth week in a row. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.33% in the week ending December 8, down from 6.49% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the 30-year fixed rate was 3.10%. Mortgage rates have risen for most of 2022, …

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What is the link between hearing aids and dementia?  A new study explains |  CNN

What is the link between hearing aids and dementia? A new study explains | CNN

CNN — Hearing aids could be an important tool in the effort to prevent cognitive decline and dementia, according to a new study. Research has established that hearing loss is an important risk factor in the development of dementia, but it’s less clear whether hearing loss intervention will also treat progression of cognitive decline, the …

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Is the worst over for bitcoin and the rest of crypto?  |  CNN Business

Is the worst over for bitcoin and the rest of crypto? | CNN Business

A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber ? You can register here. New York CNN Business — The collapse of FTX has sent the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies plummeting by more than 60% this year…and the carnage has spread to publicly traded companies …

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Who are the avid beaver party buyers without being bothered by inflation?  Generation Z |  CNN Business

Who are the avid beaver party buyers without being bothered by inflation? Generation Z | CNN Business

New York CNN Business — There’s at least one group of shoppers who are enthusiastically hitting the malls this holiday season — and they don’t seem too bothered by the pesky inflation eating away at their discretionary dollars. They’re Gen Z. And how they buy matters. This cohort of consumers born between 1997 and 2012 …

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As respiratory viruses strain US healthcare systems, Biden administration tells states how it stands ready to help |  CNN

As respiratory viruses strain US healthcare systems, Biden administration tells states how it stands ready to help | CNN

CNN — Nearly 20,000 people in the United States were admitted to hospital with flu last week, nearly double the number of admissions from the previous week, according to data updated Friday by the Centers for Disease. United States Control and Prevention. The CDC estimates that there have been at least 8.7 million illnesses, 78,000 …

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