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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…

Stocks

“Dow rises for a second day to new record, broader market weighed down by tech losses”

“The Dow Jones Industrial average rose for a second day to start 2022 as investors bet on the kinds of stocks that would benefit from a robust economy this year despite the omicron threat. Losses in tech shares that were… Continue Reading…

Business

“Chip sales are set to grow nearly 10% in 2022 as risks rise, predicts new report”

“…Semiconductor sales are expected to grow by another 9% and cross $600 billion for the first time in 2022, the analysts predicted. That’s on top of the 26% growth to $553 billion in 2021, they added. A months-long semiconductor shortage… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Stock market news… Stocks rise to kick off new year of trading”

“…U.S. equities posted another year of solid gains in 2021, rising by 27% and delivering a rare third consecutive double-digit annual percentage increase. Within the S&P 500, the energy and real estate sectors outperformed, gaining more than 42% each during… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Oil drops 10% in worst day of the year as new Covid variant sparks global demand concerns”

“Oil prices tumbled to the lowest level in more than two months Friday as the new Covid-19 strain sparked fears about a demand slowdown just as supply increases. The leg lower came amid a broad sell-off in the market with the… Continue Reading…