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Business, Economy, Energy

“Big Oil poised to smash annual profit records — sparking outcry from campaigners and activists”

“Some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies are poised to report record annual profits, raking in extraordinary revenues following a year of volatile fossil fuel prices amid Russia’s onslaught in Ukraine. Oil majors Exxon Mobil, Chevron , BP,… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…US workers were earning just 12 cents more in 2022 than they did in 1972…”

“…According to CNBC, American workers were earning an average of $27.45 per hour in June of 2022. Back in 1972, the same workers made an average of $3.88 an hour… When adjusted for inflation, American workers are earning just 12 cents… Continue Reading…

Economy

“The US government just hit its $31.4 trillion debt ceiling — triggering fears of a nasty fallout for Americans…”

“The U.S. officially hit its $31.4 trillion debt ceiling on Thursday – launching a ticking time bomb toward a potentially “calamitous” debt default. Unable to break the political deadlock in Congress, the Treasury will now take “extraordinary measures” to ensure… Continue Reading…

Economy

“IMF says fragmentation could cost global economy up to 7% of GDP”

“The International Monetary Fund said that fragmentation could cost the global economy up to 7% of GDP in a new report… The IMF lists a number of factors contributing to increasing global fragmentation, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Covid-19 pandemic… The IMF… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“M2 Growth Plummets Down To Zero”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: It’s interesting to see common optimism floating around on Wall Street as mainstream financial media often represents it. It certainly makes you wonder if this is truly the case, as any investor, from retail to professional, can simply look “under… Continue Reading…

Economy

“More than two-thirds of Americans’ financial situation did not improve or stayed the same in 2022…”

“This year has stressed the finances of many Americans. According to a recent Credit Karma study, 68% of American adults said their finances either didn’t improve or stayed the same in 2022. The most common financial mistake cited by the study’s respondents was not saving… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“A Housing Market Hangover”

“…The housing market has “basically been in hibernation since late summer,” said Daryl Fairweather, the chief economist for Redfin, which anticipates 16 percent fewer home sales in 2023 compared to 2022, dropping to the lowest level since 2011, around the time… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“After $18 Trillion [decline], Global Stocks Face More Hurdles in 2023”

“…Reeling from a record $18 trillion wipeout, global stocks must surmount all these hurdles and more if they are to escape a second straight year in the red… With a drop of more than 20% in 2022, the MSCI All-Country… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“Morgan Stanley says the stock market could bottom out next year..”

“…At base, Wilson says the S&P 500 is likely to sink another 20% before hitting a bottom near 3,100 during 1Q23. The index slipped into a bear market in June of this year, when the Federal Reserve began its aggressive… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Average Social Security retirement benefit fell short by 46% in 2022. Here are the costs that went up the most”

“…Even as a 5.9% cost-of-living adjustment went into effect in January, the record high annual benefit increase still fell short, according to new research from The Senior Citizens League. The average retiree benefit increased to $1,656.30 in 2022 from $1,564 in 2021… Continue Reading…