Economy Tag

Graduating College Students Concerned About Entering Job Market as Inflation Rises

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 25, 2022 3 Comments

"I would hope that people are being fairly compensated with all this inflation."...

Avocado Crisis Looms as Prices Escalate and Supply from Mexico May Be Cut

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 16, 2022 50 Comments

"'In a few days, the current inventory will be sold out and there will be a lack of product in almost any supermarket."...

U.S. Red Flags 33 Chinese Companies, Charges China-based Telecom Giant With Stealing Secrets

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on February 08, 2022 13 Comments

Move angers Beijing, CCP-mouthpiece Global Times telling the U.S. to "correct mistake." ...

“There are only nine meals between mankind and anarchy”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on January 25, 2022 104 Comments

Alfred Henry Lewis' observation dating back to 1896 still rings true. There is a thin line between society and anarchy. It's thinner than we want to admit. ...

Supply Chain Crisis Poised to Worsen as Vax Mandate Impacting Truckers Takes Effect

Posted by Leslie Eastman on January 23, 2022 23 Comments

Meanwhile, Canadian truckers participate in cross-country 'freedom convoy' to protest their nation's vaccine mandate. ...

U-Haul Growth Index Confirms Blue to Red State Exodus

Posted by Stacey Matthews on January 16, 2022 23 Comments

"With a strong job market and low cost of living, it’s a no-brainer. Texas doesn’t have an income tax, so families get more for their money"...

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Prof Links Rise of Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies to ‘White Nationalism’

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 15, 2022 8 Comments

"Bitcoin Bet Pays Off for the Racist Right”...

U.S. Job Growth Crumbles in December With Only 199,000 New Jobs

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 07, 2022 10 Comments

The labor participation rate did not budge. This all happened before the Omicron surge....

Joe Biden’s Economic Ratings Now Worse Than Jimmy Carter’s, Reports… CNN

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 22, 2021 17 Comments

A new report from CNN indicates that Joe Biden's economic ratings are worse than those of former President Jimmy Carter, who is remembered as a disaster for his handling of economic issues. While many Americans would agree with the assessment, it's not the sort of thing you expect to read on the pages of CNN.

Cargo Ship Crisis Continues with Nearly 100 Vessels Still Stuck off L.A. Coast

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 07, 2021 29 Comments

Port officials are proclaiming the situation "the new normal"....

Pete Buttigieg: Families Buying Electric Cars “Never Have to Worry About Gas Prices Again”

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 01, 2021 85 Comments

Biden Energy Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently offered some very comforting words to American families who are struggling with higher gas prices. Just buy an electric car. Never mind that electricity isn't free, or the fact that electric cars are still significantly more expensive than gas-powered vehicles. Talk about being out of touch.