U S Economy Holds Up Amid Global Slowdown
Despite global jitters from Europe China and events like Ebola and ISIL the U S economy shows resilience. The IMF has nudged its US growth outlook higher while unemployment claims fall to a 14 year low and Fed manufacturing remains steady. Moody's Zandi forecasts 2.2 percent 2014 growth and 3.4 percent in 2015.
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Moody's Analytics
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Banks and others harvest callers voiceprints to fight fraud
An Associated Press investigation finds JPMorgan Chase Wells Fargo quietly record biometric voiceprints from some callers to detect fraud. Banks use blacklists to flag repeat scammers while privacy experts worry about future uses and data security. Voice biometrics are expanding globally with banks insurers and security firms adopting the tech.
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Cyber sous chefs rise to save time in the kitchen
A wave of meal kit services aims to remove shopping and prep from cooking. Founders like Matt Salzberg of Blue Apron describe delivering pre measured ingredients to homes so customers can quickly assemble meals. Analysts note these services add a new layer of convenience by selecting exact items needed for gourmet meals.
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