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A person arranges groceries in El Progreso Market in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Washington, D.C., Aug. 19, 2022. WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. consumer prices rose moderately in July and the annual increase in inflation slowed to below 3% for the first time since early 2021, further strengthe…

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, July 3, 2024. NEW YORK (Reuters) — Panic appears to have faded following last week’s outbreak of volatility in U.S. stocks, but if history is any guide, markets might remain jittery for months. Wall Street’s most…

(SBDC) — The Rota Small Business Development Center is excited to announce an upcoming training session led by a Rota native and experienced travel influencer. Titled “Social Media Mastery — Boost Your Business Online,” this essential workshop is designed to empower local businesses by enhancing th…

U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman gives her first public remarks as a Fed policymaker at an American Bankers Association conference in San Diego, California, Feb. 11 2019. (Reuters) — Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman softened her usually hawkish tone ever so slightly on Saturday…

A drone image shows 3D-printed homes in the Wolf Ranch community in Georgetown, Texas, June 27, 2024.  Lawrence Nourzad and Angela Hontas spend time in their newly purchased 3D-printed home in Georgetown, Texas, June 26, 2024.  GEORGETOWN, Texas (Reuters) — As with any desktop 3D printer, the Vulca…

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, June 14, 2024. (Reuters) — Wall Street’s main indexes advanced on Wednesday, aided by a dovish turn by Japan’s top policymaker after a surprise interest rate hike last week which partly sparked heavy volatility i…

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, May 16, 2024. (Reuters) — Wall Street’s main indexes rose in volatile trading on Tuesday, as investors looked for bargains after a rout in the previous session, while dovish rate commentary from Federal Reserve officia…

(SBDC) — The CNMI Small Business Development Center hosted by Northern Marianas College is excited to announce the continuation of its partnership with Bank of Hawaii for the third consecutive year, bringing the “I Kinometi Para I Kuminidat I Isla-ta” Small Business Revitalization &…

(Special Advertising Feature) — Bank of Hawai‘i is accepting applications from Aug. 12 to 16 for the I Kinometi Para I Kumunidåt I Islå-ta Small Business Revitalization and Development Grant for projects that stimulate small business development and economic activity in Saipan. Small business owner…

Bank of Guam congratulates Jessica Leon Guerrero, president, M80 Systems Inc. on being awarded the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 Guam Small Business Person of the Year. Pictured, from left, Maria Eugenia H. Leon Guerrero, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Bank of Gua…