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Economy

“Mnuchin says trade deal with China to boost global economy”

“…The United States and China cooled their trade war on Friday, announcing a “phase one” agreement that reduces some U.S. tariffs in exchange for what U.S. officials said would be a big jump in Chinese purchases of American farm products… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“… Black Friday or Cyber Monday [which] is the better day…”

“Cyber Monday traditionally comes three days after Black Friday and revolves around online deals. It’s even bigger than Black Friday — retail sales this year are expected to top $10 billion… In short, yes. “When comparing the two days last year,… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Top economist lowers recession risk for 2020, but says hurdles remain”

““We do need to get over some of these hurdles that are a problem for business-sector spending of which is both U.S.-China trade concerns as well as things like Brexit and other geopolitical risks,” the firm’s head of U.S. economic… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Workers celebrate deal with GM, show union power in industry”

“Details of the four-year pact weren’t released, but GM’s latest offer to end the monthlong strike included wage increases and lump-sum payments, top-notch health insurance at little cost to workers, promises of new products for many U.S. factories and a… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Dow Jones Jumps 150 Points On China News; Apple, Roku Rally On Analyst Actions”

“The stock market was sharply higher early Wednesday after Bloomberg News reported China was “still open to reaching a partial trade deal with the U.S.” as long as the U.S. would hold off on imposing more tariffs. The Dow Jones… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“It’s Not Just Millennials — Gen Z Is Dealing With A Lot Of Debt Now Too”

“Millennials carry an average of $27,900 in debt, not including mortgages, according to new data released today by Northwestern Mutual. Gen Z, the oldest of whom are now 22 years old, have an average debt of $14,700. Having sizable debt at… Continue Reading…

Business

Burnout is a big deal. Here’s how managers can spot it

“Earlier this year, burnout was added to the World Health Organization’s list of official medical diagnoses. Burnoutcanoccur when we face chronic work stress, explained David Ballard, senior director of the American Psychological Association’s Office of Applied Psychology. We are really only… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“S&P 500 posts fifth straight day of gains amid positive trade reports”

“U.S. stocks ended higher amid positive reports for a U.S.-China trade deal and growth in eurozone economies. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose 0.21%, or 6.16 points, as of market close, landing its fifth consecutive day of advances as the materials… Continue Reading…