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U.S. employers added 223,000 jobs in December.

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U.S. employers added 223,000 jobs in December.

Forecasters estimate that employers added 200,000 jobs in December, a robust number though a bit below the average in recent months.

By Lydia DePillis

Even a Soft Landing for the Economy May Be Uneven

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Even a Soft Landing for the Economy May Be Uneven

Small businesses and lower-income families could feel pinched in the months ahead whether or not a recession is avoided this year.

By Talmon Joseph Smith

U.S. Moves to Bar Noncompete Agreements in Labor Contracts

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U.S. Moves to Bar Noncompete Agreements in Labor Contracts

A sweeping proposal by the Federal Trade Commission would block companies from limiting their employees’ ability to work for a rival.

By Noam Scheiber

How a Texas Border City Is Shaping the Future of Global Trade

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How a Texas Border City Is Shaping the Future of Global Trade

Laredo, across from Mexico on the Rio Grande, is primed to become one of the world’s most important land ports as American companies reduce their reliance on factories in Asia.

By Peter S. Goodman