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PLANNING AHEAD: Jennifer Mega, right, managing partner at Mega Professionals LLC, says the state of Rhode Island should focus on workforce development and strategic investments to protect against a fluctuating economy and rising unemployment rates. She is pictured with Alex Pettit, managing partner, at their East Providence office.
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Employers moving cautiously when it comes to hiring

Employers are adopting a cautious and strategic approach to hiring in 2026, giving careful consideration to economic conditions, which are giving no clear indication...

U.S. consumer confidence plummets in February, biggest monthly decline since 2021 

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years, a business research group said Tuesday, with...

U.S. consumers are confident, but how they feel about the immediate...

U.S. consumer confidence held steady this month even as Americans wrestle with higher prices and feel less optimistic about the short-term future. The Conference Board,...

American consumers feeling more confident than they have in two years

American consumers, fresh off strong holiday spending, are feeling more confident than they have in two years. The Conference Board, a business research group, said...
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