March 31, 2022
“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…
March 22, 2022
“ 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…
March 21, 2022
“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…
March 14, 2022
“…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…
January 4, 2022
“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…
January 3, 2022
“…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…
January 3, 2022
“…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…
November 26, 2021
“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…
November 26, 2021
“Boeing, airlines and other travel stocks tumbled on Friday after several European and Asian countries announced new travel restrictions from southern Africa because of a new Covid variant. The U.K. on Thursday said it would temporarily suspend flights from South… Continue Reading…
November 22, 2021
“…MoonPay, a relative newcomer, is taking the crypto mania in venture capital to new heights. The three-year-old fintech firm said Monday it has raised $555 million in its first-ever financing round. The investment, led by Tiger Global and Coatue, values… Continue Reading…
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