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“Fewest Americans collecting jobless aid since 1970”

” Applications for unemployment benefits inched down last week as the total number of Americans collecting aid fell to its lowest level in more than 50 years. Jobless claims fell by 2,000 to 184,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.… Continue Reading…

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“Are we witnessing the beginning of de-dollarization?”

“…However, the long-term challenge for the U.S. will be to keep the crown on the U.S. dollar’s head as the leading global reserve/fiat currency. The unilateral sanctions of the West against Russia had the unintended consequence of raising inflation levels in Europe, East… Continue Reading…

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“A “recession shock” is coming, BofA warns”

“The macro-economic picture is deteriorating fast and could push the U.S. economy into recession as the Federal Reserve tightens its monetary policy to tame surging inflation, BofA strategists warned in a weekly research note. “‘Inflation shock’ worsening, ‘rates shock’ just… Continue Reading…

Economy

“52% of women, ages 50 and up, say the economy isn’t working well for them…”

“…they’re not happy with the economy, according to new research from AARP in partnership with pollsters Celinda Lake, Christine Matthews, Kristen Soltis Anderson and Margie Omero. Their recent poll found 52% of women in this age cohort say the economy… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Economy added 431,000 jobs in March despite worries over slowing growth”

“…Nonfarm payrolls expanded by 431,000 for the month, while the unemployment rate was 3.6%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had been looking for 490,000 on payrolls and 3.7% for the jobless level… The… Continue Reading…

Economy

“72% of workers have regrets about quitting an old job for a new one “

“In February, 4.4 million people quit their jobs, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and a whopping 6.7 million people were hired into new roles. Workers, not employers, have the upper-hand right now, and many are taking advantage… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Why traders think the US economy is about to go into reverse”

“Part of the Treasury yield curve has inverted, a strong signal that nervy investors are bracing for a US recession. Yields on short-term government debt are surging in a global bond rout as expectations rise of central banks responding to… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Soaring Prices Are Changing the Way People Eat”

“In India, roadside restaurateurs are halving their palm oil use and moving into steamed snacks. Bakers in Ivory Coast want to cut the size of their standard baguette. Sandwiches from U.S. fast-food stalls are headed for fewer slices of bacon,… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“How Rising Gas Prices Drive Everyday Costs Beyond The Pump”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: It almost goes without saying that rising fuel costs will likely drive up the cost of anything that relies on transportation. As much of a no-brainer as this seems, many people are still not making the connection. If a… Continue Reading…

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[Recap] Navigating Disaster: What To Do, How To Survive & How To Thrive In This Economy

Some people may not have noticed the important of some of the things I said in previous articles. Sometimes I say things casually without stressing the importance of it. This article what you’re reading right now is extremely important. Here’s… Continue Reading…