The stock market saw broad-based gains this week as it continued to recoup losses from the previous weeks. The S&P 500 index saw gains across various sectors, with energy being the biggest gainer in Monday’s trading. Traders were optimistic about the latest read on inflation, as the consumer-price index data released on Tuesday showed a…
The global economic outlook in 2023 is a mixed bag, with some countries and regions facing significant challenges while others are poised for growth and stability. Factors such as energy prices, geopolitical risks, domestic policies, and global trade dynamics will continue to shape economic trends and prospects in the years ahead. The economic landscape in…
U.S. Hiring Spree Continues, and the U.S. has added 1.1 million jobs in the past three months and stepped up hiring in January, despite rising interest rates, elevated inflation, and lingering recession fears. This growth is being driven by large, yet often overlooked sectors of the economy, such as restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, and child-care…
New York City has long been known as one of the world’s leading financial centers, with office workers filling the city’s subway cars on a daily basis to get to work. But the pandemic has changed everything. With the shift towards remote work and the decrease in spending, the city’s economy has taken a significant…
The shipping industry has been one of the sectors that has seen record rates and profits over the past few years, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, this trend may come to an abrupt halt as experts warn of a sharp downturn in the industry. Barclays, one of the leading investment banks in the world,…
Commodities, also known as raw materials, are basic goods used in commerce, such as metals, oil, or agricultural products. Commodities have been traded for thousands of years, with evidence of grain trade in ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia and Egypt. The modern commodities market, however, has its roots in the 19th century. In 1848, the first…