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July report reveals weakening jobs market

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. job market stalled unexpectedly last month, delivering a political blow to President Donald Trump three months ahead of midterm elections and complicating decision-making for the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve. Employers cut 23,000 jobs in July. And ...

Mande earns her CPRM designation

IRON MOUNTAIN – Staci Mande of Mande Insurance & Investment Solutions has successfully completed the requirements to earn the Certified Personal Risk Manager designation through the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance. The CPRM designation is a nationally recognized mark of excellence ...

Mortgage rates rise for fifth straight week in US

CHICAGO (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose for a fifth consecutive week to its highest level in just over a year, marking the latest strain for prospective homebuyers who are facing steep borrowing costs. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.69%, ...