Weekly Recap: 7 Things You Should Know

Fed Raises Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate on Wednesday from a range of 0 to 0.25 percent to a range of 0.25 percent to 0.5 percent. The rate hike is a small one, but it will affect millions of Americans, including investors, home buyers and savers.

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Hiring Surge Expected in 2016
A surge in hiring could push the U.S. unemployment rate "below 4 percent," something not since 2000 as companies gear up for business growth in 2016, says Duke University in its latest economic forecast.

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The Economic impact of WCPSS
How does the Wake County Public School System impact the local economy? Check out this study from N.C. State University Reynolds Distinguished Professor Michael Walden.

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A Victory 10 Years in the Making
The federal FAST transportation funding act clarifies the high priority corridor routing for the Raleigh-Norfolk corridor via Rocky Mount, Williamston, and Elizabeth City, and formally authorizes the future Interstate designation for the entire corridor from Raleigh to coastal Virginia.

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U.S. Reauthorizes Export-Import Bank
Supporting American jobs by renewing the Export-Import Bank’s authority has been a key priority for the Greater Raleigh Chamber. The recently passed FAST Act reauthorizes the bank’s expired charter until 2019.

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BBC Report: RDU among 10 best U.S. airports
The Raleigh-Durham International Airport is one of the 10 favorite U.S. airports for travelers from the U.K., according to a recent BBC report.

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5 Career Lessons from Han Solo
From roguish smuggler to galactic hero, Han Solo has had quite a career. Here are five lessons you can learn from everyone’s favorite scruffy-looking nerf herder.

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