Economy

“The [Lockdowns] created a new billionaire every 30 hours as millions brace for extreme poverty”

“Oxfam International has a new report out today that highlights the rapidly widening gap between the few ultra-rich and the world’s poorest. The report, titled “Profiting from Pain,” found that during the first two years of the pandemic, a new billionaire was… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“40% of bitcoin investors are now underwater, new data shows”

“Bitcoin is off nearly 55% from its November peak, and 40% of holders are now underwater on their investments, according to new data from Glassnode. That percentage is even higher when you isolate for the short-term holders who got skin in the… Continue Reading…

Energy

“Gas prices jump to fresh record highs”

“The national average price for regular gasoline climbed more than four cents on Tuesday to $4.37 a gallon, according to AAA. That takes out the prior record of $4.33 set on March 11.The gas spike — prices are up 17 cents… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Dow loses 500 points, S&P 500 tumbles to new low for 2022 as sell-off intensifies”

“…The S&P 500 traded as low as 4,021.16 on the day, as all sectors dipped into the red. Amid the losses, the benchmark 10-year Treasury note yield hit its highest level since late 2018, trading well above 3%. Rising rates continued… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…40% of recent job switchers are again looking for a new position, survey finds”

“Two of every five workers who switched jobs over the past year are looking for work again, according to a new survey published by Grant Thornton, a consulting firm. These workers will likely account for a good deal of churn… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“The Number Of New Homes For Sale Is At Its Highest Since August 2008”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: “Existing” homes for sale may be in short supply but, in contrast, “new” homes for sale are booming. Builders are ramping up production on new homes despite continuing labor shortages and supply issues. In fact, new homes are… 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

“Workers Are Getting Poorer As Price Inflation Reaches New Heights”

“ EDITOR’S NOTE: Eleven months ago, CPI inflation hit a “shocking” 4.2%. The Fed called it “transitory,” while Treasury Secretary (and former Fed Chair) Janet Yellen said that the CPI would drop to around 3% by the end of this… Continue Reading…

Economy

“51% of workers are likely to look for a new job this year: How to spot red flags before you interview”

“Just over half, 51% of Americans say they are likely to look for a new job in the next 12 months, according to a recent Bankrate survey of 2,449 adults. Post pandemic, among workers’ key priorities are higher pay (52%), flexible work hours (43%), and the ability… Continue Reading…

Economy

“China’s new Covid lockdowns are another threat to the economy”

“…Lockdowns in China could further drive up container shipping costs, which remain extremely high, and scramble global supply chains that are still trying to sort through pandemic-related delays.”If there is a case found in the Yantian port [in Shenzhen], then… Continue Reading…