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Economy

“U.S. goods trade deficit hits a record in November”

“The U.S. trade deficit in goods mushroomed to a record in November as imports surged and exports slipped. The goods trade deficit widened last month by 17.5% to $97.8 billion from $83.2 billion in October, the Commerce Department said on… Continue Reading…

Energy

“Record-Breaking Gas Prices Prompt Iran To Boost Production”

“As great as Iran’s oil reserves are, its gas reserves are even greater, with official estimated proven natural gas reserves of 33.78 trillion cubic metres (Tcm), second only to Russia, 17 percent of the world’s total and more than one-third… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Europe’s Gas Prices Jump To Record As Key Pipeline From Russia Halts Flows”

“European gas prices jumped to an all-time high on Tuesday after natural gas on a key pipeline from Russia to Germany reversed flow eastward and freezing temperatures took hold in many parts of Europe. The benchmark price for Europe at… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Stocks trade near record highs as investors digest Fed’s latest move”

“U.S. stocks rose slightly in early trading Thursday trading the Federal Reserve signaled it would be aggressive on tapering and sees three interest rate hikes in 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 137 points. The S&P 500 was flat and within… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Wholesale prices measure rose 9.6% in November from a year ago, the fastest pace on record”

“Wholesale prices increased at their quickest pace on record in November in the latest sign that the inflation pressures bedeviling the economy are still present, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. The producer price index for final demand increased 9.6% over the previous… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Turkey’s Central Bank intervenes as currency hits record low”

“The Turkish currency dipped to an all-time low Monday amid another anticipated interest rate cut later this week and after the S&P credit rating agency downgraded its outlook for Turkey. The Turkish lira plummeted to 14.75 against the U.S. dollar, prompting Turkey’s… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“CEOs And Corporate Insiders Have Sold A Record $69 Billion In Stock In 2021”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: If you are looking to spot trends in the stock market, following what “CEOs and corporate insiders” do is a good place to start. In 2021, these finance mavens are having a fire sale and taking as much… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…A record number of Americans say they won’t be buying holiday gifts this year”

“The rising prices for fuel, grocery items and other goods are weighing on many shoppers’ minds. Consumer confidence hit a 10-year low in November, according to the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, as inflation climbed to the highest levels since… Continue Reading…

Economy

“A record number of Americans quit their jobs in September”

“…A record 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in September as the sheer volume of available jobs is empowering workers to have their pick.Workers are quitting in search for better pay or better jobs, representing a fundamental shift in America’s labor market…. The… Continue Reading…

Business

“$283,927,000,000: Federal Tax Collections Set Record in October”

“(CNSNews.com) – The federal government, according to the Monthly Treasury Statement, collected a record $283,927,000,000 in total taxes in October, which was the first month of fiscal 2022. Federal spending hit $448,983,000,000 in October, which was the second highest ever for… Continue Reading…