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Economy

“Jobless rate for Black Americans declines to 5.2% to end 2023 on a positive note”

“The unemployment rate for Black Americans fell significantly in December, closing out 2023 on a positive note, according to data released Friday by the Department of Labor. Black Americans, the group with the highest jobless percentage in the country, saw their unemployment… Continue Reading…

Business

“New billionaire heirs overtake self-made ones as $5.2 trillion wealth transfer begins

“Billionaires minted in the latest year accumulated more wealth through inheritance than entrepreneurship for the first time since UBS started tracking the fortunes of the world’s richest almost a decade ago… “This is a theme we expect to see more of over the next… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Fed’s favorite inflation gauge up 5.2% for biggest annual gain since 1983”

“…The core personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve’s primary inflation gauge, rose 5.2% from a year ago, slightly more than the 5.1% Dow Jones estimate. It was the highest level since April 1983. Including food and energy prices,… Continue Reading…

Banking, Business

“JPMorgan Chase beats profit estimates on strong trading, $5.2 billion release of loan-loss reserves”

“JPMorgan Chase on Wednesday reported profit and revenue that exceeded analysts’ expectations on robust trading results and a $5.2 billion benefit from releasing money it had previously set aside for loan losses that didn’t develop. The bank posted first-quarter profit of… Continue Reading…