Economy

“Trump threatens ’200% tariff’ if John Deere moves production to Mexico”

“Former President Donald Trump threatened John Deere with a 200% tariff if the agricultural manufacturer moves some of its production to factories in Mexico. John Deere plans to shift production of some of its models to Mexico, a move that… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Billionaire tech CEO says bosses shouldn’t ‘BS’ employees about the impact AI will have on jobs”

“Jim Kavanaugh, CEO of World Wide Technology, told CNBC that people are “too smart” to accept artificial intelligence won’t alter their work environment. Business leaders shouldn’t “BS” employees about the impact of AI on jobs, Kavanaugh said, adding that they… Continue Reading…

Economy

“August private payrolls rose by 99,000, smallest gain since 2021 and far below estimates, ADP says”

“Companies hired just 99,000 workers last month, less than the downwardly revised 111,000 in July and below the consensus forecast for 140,000, according to payrolls processing firm ADP. The report corroborates multiple data points recently that show hiring has slowed… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“44% of workers are ‘cautiously optimistic’ about meeting retirement goals, CNBC poll finds. Here are key planning steps at every age”

“Almost half, 44%, of workers in a new CNBC poll are “cautiously optimistic” about their ability to meet their retirement goals, and 27% say they are “realistic” about that happening.  About half, 52%, of millennials and 47% of Gen Xers… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“40% of workers are behind on retirement planning. Not saving earlier was the biggest mistake”

“…In fact, 4 in 10 American workers — 40% — are behind on retirement planning and savings, largely due to debt, insufficient income or getting a late start, according to a new CNBC survey, which polled more than 6,600 U.S. adults in early August. Older… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“Only 37% of American workers feel good about their retirement savings…”

“…That’s according to CNBC’s August 2024 Your Money retirement survey conducted with SurveyMonkey, which found that only 37% of non-retired Americans are either “on schedule” or “ahead of schedule” with their retirement investments. Considering that more than half of Americans say they’re… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“79% of Americans who make this one move won’t run out of money in retirement, researchers say”

“…Morningstar’s model — which assumes a hardly guaranteed status quo for Social Security benefits in the future — predicts that 45% of U.S. households will run short of money in retirement. For a large chunk of Americans, that could mean returning to… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Canada to slap 100% import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles over ‘unfair’ competition”

“Canada on Monday said would impose 100% import tariffs on China-made electric vehicles, as well as a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from China. Canada said its EV, steel and aluminum industries face “unfair” competition from China, and… Continue Reading…

Economy

KIRK ELLIOTT FINANCIAL NEWS & ANALYSIS: ALEX JONES [2 of 4] Friday 8/16/24

https://www.bitchute.com/video/dhFar968Pf3J I got a little behind with the Financial news. When so much happens all at once I get a little behind. I had to watch / catchup with the shows. I linked shared 5 different videos in total. They’re… Continue Reading…