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Sydney Lake is an associate editor at Fortune, where she writes and edits news for the publication's global news desk covering generational dynamics, billionaire philanthropy, housing, real estate, luxury, and wealth. Before joining Fortune, Sydney served as the assistant editor of Virginia Business magazine and worked on the production desk at CQ Roll Call. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and leadership studies from the University of Richmond and her master's degree in digital media management from the University of Southern California.
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Economy
Private hiring slowed in April out of fear of tariff impacts. ‘Unease is the word of the day,’ ADP chief economist says
By Sydney LakeApril 30, 2025
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Retail
People feel so bad about the economy because of tariffs and inflation that consumer confidence sank to a 13-year low
By Sydney LakeApril 29, 2025
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Politics
Trump says he ‘loves’ a millionaires tax, but not enough to lose an election
By Sydney LakeApril 25, 2025
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks
Retail
Hasbro has a winning hand with Wizards, bucking the trend in retail
By Sydney LakeApril 24, 2025
Struggling commercial airline Avelo has turned to deportation flights. Even though the CEO admitted it’s a controversial choice, it’s ‘too valuable not to pursue’
Politics
Struggling commercial airline Avelo has turned to deportation flights. Even though the CEO admitted it’s a controversial choice, it’s ‘too valuable not to pursue’
By Sydney LakeApril 24, 2025
Chili's CEO Kevin Hochman
Retail
Chili’s is winning fast-casual dining while others are floundering because it made itself brutally efficient. Its new approach to fries is the perfect example
By Sydney LakeApril 22, 2025
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee
Economy
Following Trump’s attacks on Powell, Chicago Fed president Goolsbee warns against undermining the credibility of the Fed
By Sydney LakeApril 20, 2025
Trump reportedly drafted an executive order for ‘a disciplined reorganization’ of the State Department that would shut down embassies and cut climate change and refugee offices
Politics
Trump reportedly drafted an executive order for ‘a disciplined reorganization’ of the State Department that would shut down embassies and cut climate change and refugee offices
By Sydney LakeApril 20, 2025
Trump’s handling of tariffs and inflation nosedives his economic approval rating to the rock bottom of his entire presidential career
Economy
Trump’s handling of tariffs and inflation nosedives his economic approval rating to the rock bottom of his entire presidential career
By Sydney LakeApril 19, 2025
President Donald Trump takes his mask off
Politics
White House doubles down on its lab leak theory, annihilating the original COVID-19 information website and replacing it with its own claims
By Sydney LakeApril 19, 2025
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Finance
More than 60% of CEOs predict a recession or slowdown in the coming months: ‘This uncertainty needs to stop’
By Sydney LakeApril 14, 2025
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Lifestyle
Finance bros were looking forward to their cell phone detox at the Masters. Then the market went crazy
By Sydney LakeApril 11, 2025
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Retail
He’s just Ken: LeBron James becomes first pro male athlete Barbie doll as Mattel bets on adult customers
By Sydney LakeApril 10, 2025
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Tech
How Walmart is using the cloud to better connect with customers
By Sydney LakeApril 8, 2025
Kohl’s new CEO is making more than double the retailer’s previous top executive as the company struggles with store closures and falling revenue
Retail
Kohl’s new CEO is making more than double the retailer’s previous top executive as the company struggles with store closures and falling revenue
By Sydney LakeApril 3, 2025
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