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The American Dream Is Harder To Find In Some Neighborhoods
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A new data tool finds a strong correlation between where people grew up and their chances of climbing the economic ladder. Charlotte, N.C., hopes to use it to improve residents’ economic mobility.

Caught In Tariff War, U.S. Distillers Fear Losing Out On Global Whiskey Boom
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Whiskey distillers in the U.S. are concerned EU tariffs will take a big bite out of sales. Many have expanded to meet growing demand and worry what will happen if trade frictions aren’t resolved soon.

Interest Rates Expected To Go Up, With More Hikes To Come
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The Fed has signaled that a total of three increases are likely in 2018. This would be the second. But, with unemployment low, the Fed could add more rate hikes to avoid sparking higher inflation.