GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV)- If starting your own business has been at the forefront of your mind, especially over the past year and a half, then you will want to tune in to a new and informative episode of AARP Real Possibilities presented by AARP Michigan. Paula D. Cunningham hosts a virtual discussion with a panel of small business owners to share tips for building a business […]
Press Releases 12/14/2021 Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Offshore Wind Proposal Awarded $500,000 in Round One Funding From U.S. Economic Development Administration (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that a multi-faceted proposal to strengthen Connecticut’s offshore wind industry has been awarded $500,000 in round one planning funds from the American Rescue Plan Act’s […]
Office-building owners and small businesses near such properties are bracing for another letdown in January, as the latest Covid-19 variant threatens to interfere with widespread company plans to return to the workplace. Before the Omicron variant surfaced overseas last month, employers throughout the U.S. were preparing to call back employees to the office after the […]
Dubai’s DP World, one of the largest port operators globally, signed a framework agreement with Uzbekistan to expand its presence in the Central Asian country in a move that will boost the flow of global trade and help to develop digital infrastructure. The deal covers areas of economic co-operation, including the launch of new consumer […]
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio — For 90 years, Geiger’s has been the stop for Northeast Ohioans looking for outdoor clothing and gear. “We treat our staff like family. I’m third generation. We have a fourth generation—my son John works for us,” said Gordon Geiger, co-owner of Geiger’s. Geiger’s has both a store in Chagrin Falls and […]
Asian Development Bank forecasts slower growth for China and India following emergence of new coronavirus variant. The Asian Development Bank (ABD) has cut its economic growth forecast for developing Asia for this year and next due to the emergence of the Omicron coronavirus variant. In its latest outlook published on Tuesday, the Manila-based development bank […]
The dollar continued to rebound against the Loonie on Monday, testing resistance levels. The greenback’s strength comes despite lower Treasury yields. The Fed is scheduled to meet for a 2-day meeting this week. Expectations are for the Fed to accelerate the tapering of their bond purchase program. Also, this week the U.S. will release PPI […]
Despite supply chain disruptions and competition from large e-commerce websites, retailers and local vendors are in for a huge holiday season. For Matthew Mičetić, co-owner of Red Castle Games in Portland, supply chain blockages have led to an irregular holiday season so far. Games, toys and collectables is a highly seasonal industry — Red Castle […]
With the United States economy growing and the number of new applications for unemployment benefits at a 52 years low, but with inflation rising to a 40 years high, markets are expecting the US Federal Reserve to confirm its new anti-inflationary focus during its Wednesday meeting. Macro commentary by eToro analyst for Romania, Bogdan Maioreanu […]
The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree in wet wintry weather last weekend Photograph: Guy Bell/REX/Shutterstock Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of the world economy, the financial markets, the eurozone and business. UK workers are facing their toughest Christmas wage squeeze in a decade, as wages fail to keep up with rising prices in […]
