Economy, Real Estate

“Manhattan renters face sticker shock with average rent at $5,200”

“Manhattan rents rose 2% in November, dashing hopes that prices would cool and forcing many renters to give up their leases or downsize, according to brokers. The median rent for a Manhattan apartment in November hit $4,033, up from $3,964… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“Gasoline is cheaper now than a year ago — and could fall below $3”

“Gasoline prices are now cheaper across the U.S. than they were a year ago, and the price per gallon could fall below $3 for most Americans by the end of the year. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon… Continue Reading…

Economy

“‘I expect a tsunami of shutoffs’: 20 million American households are behind an average of $788 on their utility bills…”

“…According to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), roughly 20 million households in the U.S. — one out of six homes — are behind on their utility bills. As of August, these families owe about $16.1 billion in total,… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“The World Is On The Verge of A Significant Silver Supply Shortage”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: According to the silver institute, last year’s silver market already saw a multi-year shortage in supply and production. With industrial and retail demand estimated to increase by a record 18% from last year, the current silver deficit is expected to jump by 400%. We’re… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Black Friday online sales top $9 billion in new record”

“Consumers spent a record $9.12 billion online shopping during Black Friday this year, according to Adobe, which tracks sales on retailers’ websites. Overall online sales for the day after Thanksgiving were up 2.3% year over year, and electronics were a… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Media layoffs spike amid recession fears”

“The media industry is getting hit by sizable rounds of layoffs and cost-cutting measures as the ad market continues to show signs of a serious slowdown. Why it matters: For many companies, the challenges are similar to the early onset of the… Continue Reading…

Energy

“Sky-High Electricity Is Biden’s New Pain Point Before Elections”

“For months now, high gasoline prices have been arguably the most visible political pain point for President Joe Biden. In most towns, they can be seen every few blocks on signs at filling stations. It’s the fundamental commodity Americans need… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“Inflation triggers strikes across France…”

“They began weeks ago with refinery workers who went on strike to demand higher salaries, partly arguing that oil and gas companies have raked in profits from Europe’s soaring energy prices — a trend being driven by Russia’s war in… Continue Reading…

Economy

“The typical U.S. household is spending $445 more a month due to inflation…”

“Inflation is causing American households to spend $445 more per month buying the same items they did a year ago, according to an estimate from Moody’s Analytics. Consumer prices jumped by 8.2% in September versus the same month in 2021, the U.S.… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“‘Know your worth’ — 33% of job seekers said they wouldn’t even go to a job interview without seeing the salary first”

“Workers are pushing for greater pay transparency, whether employers like it or not. Such conversations around income expectations used to be “the elephant in the room,” said Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.com. Now, 33% of job seekers said they… Continue Reading…