Economy

“Millions in California to Get up to $1,050 in ‘Inflation Relief'”

“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…

Economy, Energy

“As Gas Prices Surge, Stations Now Hold Up to $175 of Your Money When You Swipe”

“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…

Business, Economy

“The retail industry is facing a potential wave of bankruptcies – here’s why”

“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…

Economy

“Global Food Crisis ‘Will Kill Millions’ By Disease, Health Executive Warns”

“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…

Economy

“More Companies Start to Rescind Job Offers”

“…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 , and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. have rescinded offers in recent weeks.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…

Economy

“Canada inflation rate gallops to near 40-year high, calls for supersized rate hike mount”

“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…

Economy

“NFIB Signals A Recession Is Coming… Again”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: Among the many economic indicators investors follow, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Optimism Index may not be among the most popular. It should be, however. The index reflects the collective wisdom of business leaders across multiple… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Wholesale prices rose 10.8% in May, near a record annual pace”

“…The producer price index, a measure of the prices paid to producers of goods and services, rose 0.8% for the month and 10.8% over the past year. The monthly rise was in line with Dow Jones estimates and a doubling… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Powell Facing Choice Between Elevated US Inflation and Recession”

“Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is facing an increasingly grim calculus after yet another hot inflation reading last week: He probably has to push the economy into recession in order to regain control of prices… An increasing number of economists… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Early Signs Point To A Higher Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustment in 2023”

“EDITOR’S NOTE:  Social Security beneficiaries may see the largest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) since 1981. COLA is projected to increase by 8% in 2023, giving beneficiaries a strong boost in their monthly Social Security benefits, hopefully enough to counter the effects of… Continue Reading…