At the highest rate in 45 years, Americans are saying no to even being available to work. On a steady decline over 20 years, the labor participation rate has yet to recover to pre-lockdown levels despite a sharp recovery in mid-2020 from near record lows.
Read More98.6% Of American Workers Earn More Than The Federal Minimum Wage, A Highly Positive Fact Often Overlooked By The Consistent Debate On Raising The Minimum Wage To Perhaps As High As $30 An Hour In The Coming Years
Read MoreInflation hit goods and services from across the American economy as nearly every measure of the Consumer Price Index was effected by inflation in March 2022.
Read MoreOil reached $100 a barrel as markets drove up the spot market for crude and a number of other goods in a sign that traders are betting on further shortages and political chaos as China lockdowns continue and much of the globe faces economic challenges not seen in over 40 years.
Read MoreInflation Rises by 8.5% in March 2022 faster than at any time in nearly 11 presidential terms. While price and asset inflation reach a generational high, we help you understand the challenges ahead.
Read MoreAs supply and demand seek a new balance through the global supply chain, according to an analysis by Freight Waves, the ‘bullwhip’ effect may help to battle long term inflation.
Read MoreShipping costs dropped 12% in March 2022 as lockdowns related to China’s COVID response disrupted manufacturing. This very likely indicates more demand driven inflation as American consumers compete for a tighter supply of goods.
Read MoreThe State of California will pay $2.9 billion to eliminate 6% of the state’s rice production and divert water that could serve up to 5 million Californians into the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta for wetlands restoration projects.
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