Noncompete clauses could be on their way out

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The Federal Trade Commission announced a proposal this week to ban the use of non-compete clauses in employee contracts, which restrict the ability of workers to switch to competitors in the same industry. We break down what’s in the FTC’s proposed rule. Also, a preview of what today’s job numbers may tell us about the economy. And, American manufacturers are facing problems with lower demand, which is also driving down prices for some goods.