In a historic move, the resolution calling on the State of California to endorse the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty passed today the final vote in the State Assembly, making California the largest global economy to support the proposal. Facing big opposition from oil & gas lobbyists and 40 industry groups, who joined […]
In the rapidly evolving landscape of our new economy, family-friendly work policies have become essential for vibrant families and successful businesses. As more households require dual incomes and strive for work-life balance, these policies address the needs of employees with families, plus foster a positive and supportive work environment. Utah is known as a state […]
Treplar President Murat Ogulcan and Gov. Jim Justice announced a new biodegradable food packaging company for the Martinsburg area Thursday at the Greenbrier. (Photo by Steven Allen Adams) WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Gov. Jim Justice announced Thursday a new multi-million-dollar project for Berkeley County on the second day of the largest […]
U.S. Dollar and Euro banknotes are seen in this illustration taken July 17, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Acquire Licensing Rights NEW YORK, Aug 31 (Reuters) – The dollar gained on Thursday and was on track for a monthly increase of 1.69% against a basket of currencies as U.S. data showed a mixed picture of the American […]
President Joe Biden and his team insist that “Bidenomics” — a term they’ve embraced — is more than a mere bundle of policy initiatives. They say it’s a coherent, comprehensive and transformational program that marks a clear break not just with conservative “trickle down” orthodoxy but also with the decidedly smaller ambitions of previous Democratic […]
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng (R) meets with UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly in Beijing, China, August 30, 2023. /Xinhua Chinese Vice President Han Zheng (R) meets with UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly in Beijing, China, August 30, 2023. /Xinhua Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said on Wednesday that economic and trade cooperation is the […]
(Bloomberg) — The US economy made more limited progress in the second quarter than initially estimated while separate data showed employment growth is moderating. Most Read from Bloomberg Gross domestic product rose at a 2.1% annualized pace in the second quarter, representing a markdown from the government’s previous estimate as business investment in equipment and […]
In the U.S. futures for the S&P 500 were down 0.1% and futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.1%. Changes in futures do not necessarily predict movements after the opening bell. In Europe, the Stoxx Europe 600 climbed 0.1% in morning trading. Prudential rose 3.9% and S4 Capital added 3.7%. On the other […]
Dollar bulls have history on their side going into September as the currency has strengthened during that month for six years in a row. Not only has the Bloomberg dollar index risen every September since 2017, but its average gain of 1.2% in that month also beats the performance of any other month over the […]
The United States has spent the past five years pushing to reduce its reliance on China for computer chips, solar panels and various consumer imports amid growing concern over Beijing’s security threats, human rights record and dominance of critical industries. But even as policymakers and corporate executives look for ways to cut ties with China, […]
