Easton is seeing a surge in business openings as entrepreneurs put their faith on growth in the city. New residences, recurring programs and events such as Bacon Fest all play a role in building the commercial base, according to Megan McBride, Easton Market District Director. Right now, the construction boom sets the tone. “We’re seeing […]
The Department of Justice said in a news release that Horowitz “raised at least $650 million with bogus claims that investor money would be used to acquire licensing rights to films that HBO and Netflix purportedly had agreed to distribute abroad.” HBO, like CNN, is part of WarnerMedia. In October, Horowitz pleaded guilty to a […]
The US bond yield curve has flattened dramatically in recent weeks, raising fears about slower economic growth. Some investors expect the curve to invert in the coming months – a classic recessionary signal. Yields on short-dated bonds have shot up as the Fed prepares to hike rates to tackle the strongest inflation in 40 years. […]
18 The Real Black Friday’s Black Business Expo CLEVELAND, Ohio – Now in its seventh iteration, local business initiative The Real Black Friday (TRBF) has gone all-out for its annual business expo. Taking place during NBA All-Star Weekend, in the heart of downtown Cleveland at Tower City, the event will feature more than 100 Black-owned […]
Before diving into this week’s MYB topic, here’s a look at some interesting business notes and events that recently came through my email: • AAA said consumers are finding “no love” at gas pumps, even during the week of Valentine’s Day. In fact, gas prices have reached a seven-year high. According to AAA, rising tensions […]
A relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions prompted a boost in consumer spending and a rebound in Japan’s economy during the last three months of 2021, though the bounce was less strong than in the US. Japan’s gross domestic product rose by an annualised 5.4 per cent during the October to December period, according to figures released […]
MONROVIA, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) — Indianapolis-based Ambrose Property Group says work has begun on a more than 500,000-square-foot building at the Westpoint Business Park in Monrovia. The developer says the $40 million facility, set for completion in September, will be ideal for logistics, industrial and light manufacturing use. Ambrose says it plans to seek […]
New immigration plan to fill labour market shortages and grow Canada’s economy Canada NewsWire OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 14, 2022 OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 14, 2022 /CNW/ – Our immigration system has helped shape Canada into the country it is today – one that is prosperous, diverse, and welcoming to those in need. Newcomers enrich and better […]
Traders will continue to monitor the situation closely. Wars are bad news for financial markets and risk assets. The markets hate uncertainty, so the stabilizing of the situation is bringing some relief. However given that Russia is a major oil & grain supplier and is a key producer of palladium, used in catalytic converters fears […]
Ukraine Situation to Dominate Short-Term Exchange Rate Moves, Diplomatic Efforts in Focus Underlying developments surrounding inflation and monetary policy will remain a key background influence with a particular focus on the Federal Reserve. Overall risk conditions will, however, tend to dominate on Monday with markets monitoring the Ukraine situation very closely following an escalation in […]
