July 5, 2022
“The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 420 points, or about 1.4%. The S&P 500 dipped 1.5%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite shed about 1.6%. Concerns about economic growth are hanging over investors as the U.S. market looks to recover after… Continue Reading…
June 29, 2022
“EDITOR’S NOTE: Russia may have defaulted on its sovereign bonds, but don’t take that as a sign of the efficacy of western sanctions. Russia defaulted because the sanctions forced the country into a situation of non-payment, not because it doesn’t have… Continue Reading…
June 29, 2022
“Global oil markets are going to be very volatile in the coming months if news emerging from OPEC’s main producers about production capacity constraints turns out to be true… With a presumed spare capacity of more than 3-4 million bpd,… Continue Reading…
June 28, 2022
“…Ground beef prices are up 36% from a year ago, while chicken breasts gained by a third, according to a survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation. Overall, revelers can expect to spend 17% more on food for a barbecue,… Continue Reading…
June 28, 2022
“California Governor Gavin Newsom announced late Sunday night that he had reached an agreement with state legislators on a $17 billion “inflation relief package.” “Millions of Californians will be receiving up to $1,050 as part of a NEW middle class… Continue Reading…
June 27, 2022
“Higher gasoline prices have led stations to raise the holds they put on cards by as much as 40%, a change that means overdraft risks for some… When drivers insert a credit or debit card at the pump, the gas… Continue Reading…
June 24, 2022
“The retail industry is up against a potential wave of bankruptcies following a monthslong slowdown in restructuring activity. There could be an increase in distressed retailers beginning later this year, experts say, as ballooning prices dent demand for certain goods,… Continue Reading…
June 23, 2022
“The global food crisis sparked by the war in Ukraine will kill millions by leaving the hungriest more vulnerable to infectious diseases, potentially triggering the world’s next health catastrophe, the head of a major aid organisation has warned…” https://www.barrons.com/news/global-food-crisis-will-kill-millions-by-disease-health-executive-warns-01655961907 No.… Continue Reading…
June 23, 2022
“…Companies including Twitter Inc. , real-estate brokerage Redfin Corp. , and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. have rescinded offers in recent weeks. Employers in other pockets of the economy are pulling away offers too, including some in insurance, retail marketing, consulting and recruiting services. At the same time,… Continue Reading…
June 22, 2022
“Canadian consumer prices increased in May at rates not seen since January 1983, surging past analyst forecasts, largely driven by pricey gasoline, official data showed on Wednesday, upping the pressure on the central bank to hike rates “more forcefully” Canada’s… Continue Reading…
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