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(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) released an updated economic forecast for fiscal year 2021-22 that shows higher-than-expected revenues, driven by stronger wages and inflation . The IFO’s mid-year update for fiscal year 2021-22 showed that general fund revenue was adjusted upward from nearly $42 billion toRead More →
Economic Survey 2022: MSMEs and start-ups are watching the space sector New Delhi, Jan 31 (KNN) According to the 2022-23 economic study, in just one year, the IN-SPACe board received nearly 40 proposals from major industries, MSMEs, start-ups and universities covering a wide range of space activities – covering bothRead More →
WATERTOWN — Local economic development officials are seeking feedback from area businesses on whether they would use proposed major upgrades to a rail spur in the town’s industrial park. The Watertown Local Development Corp., also known as the Watertown Trust, and the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency are investigating whetherRead More →
Noah Taborda Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Kansas senators on Thursday approved a financial incentive package to entice manufacturers to pursue so-called megaproject initiatives in the state, despite some concerns about the message it sends to existing businesses. The bill is a response to a request from the Kelly administration toRead More →
If you want to be a successful entrepreneur, here are some financial mistakes you need to avoid this year. Photo courtesy of Karolina Grabowska via Pexels Money is the lifeblood of any business, big or small, new or old. As an entrepreneur, if you want your business to grow andRead More →
From plans for a rail test track to a super-fast Swisspod test site and workforce housing, the future of the 16,000-acre PuebloPlex is expected to be diverse. In keeping with these various plans, PuebloPlex Director of Operations Christopher Bolt requested some changes to the draft Pueblo Regional Comprehensive Plan reviewedRead More →
Hong Kong’s fourth-quarter economic performance may provide little consolation as the city struggles to rein in the omicron wave, pressuring the government to dole out more stimulus to hard-hit sectors like retail. Government data on Friday will likely show gross domestic product rose 5% in the latest quarter from aRead More →
Douglas G. DuncanSenior Vice President and Chief EconomistFannie Mae Douglas G. Duncan is Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at Fannie Mae, where he is responsible for forecasting and analysis of the economy and the real estate and mortgage markets. Duncan also oversees strategic research regarding the potential impact ofRead More →
Consumer advocates fear loopholes in lending laws could open the floodgates to predatory lending for millions of vulnerable Australians. Key points: Experts say many people seek out payday loans when they are in financial difficulty But some lenders often charge significant fees Consumer advocates say payday lenders can dodge theRead More →
McKeesport, January 26, 2022 – State Senator Jim Brewster today announced that the Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority (RAAC) has awarded $600,000 in Gaming and Tourism Economic Development Fund (GEDTF) grants for projects in his senatorial district. “I was happy to support and champion these projects,” Brewster said. “I have lobbiedRead More →
25/01/2022 / Press release Indicators for the euro area as well as for Slovenia in the last quarter of last year suggest that the impact of the epidemiological situation on economic activity has been relatively weak. Economic growth has slowed slightly since Slovenia regained its pre-crisis level of activity, butRead More →
LOS ANGELES – January 25, 2022 – (Newswire.com) iQuanti: Financial well-being is an important aspect of overall well-being and happiness. But unfortunately, many people don’t know what it takes to become financially well. Fortunately, if you’re willing to put in the time and effort to learn, improve financial well-being canRead More →
The IMF on Tuesday lowered India’s economic growth forecast by 0.5 percentage point to 9% for the current fiscal year, with its chief economist Gita Gopinath saying the slight downgrade is mainly due to the impact of the spread of the Omicron variant. “If you look at fiscalRead More →
By Lalit K Jha(Eds: Updated with new comments from IMF Chief Economist) Washington, Jan. 25 (PTI) The IMF on Tuesday lowered India’s economic growth forecast by 0.5 percentage points to 9% for the current fiscal year, with its chief economist Gita Gopinath saying the slight deterioration is mainly due toRead More →
Sara Thorndike, senior vice president of finance and business/treasurer at Penn State University, will address a forum of business leaders this week on the importance of partnerships between business and community leaders for the development and economic revitalization. × This page requires JavaScript. Javascript is required for you to playRead More →
Financial news began to turn negative, both at home and abroad. Is the debt-fueled party that has brought solace amid the pandemic along with jobs and rising asset prices for millions, if not billions, about to end? There are certainly short-term problems, but the biggest and most serious threats areRead More →
2022 promises to be another eventful year. We are confident that the economy will continue to grow above trend, the labor market will tighten and consumer spending will be robust. The Federal Reserve will have a great balancing act in 2022 as inflation stabilizes, interest rates rise, and the FedRead More →
A cargo ship full of containers prepares to leave port at the Dachanwan Port Container Terminal in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, Jan 21, 2022. Photo: cnsphoto China’s GDP increase of 8.1% in 2021, after 2.2% in 2020, exceeded that of any other major economy. However, as is known, China’sRead More →
More than half a million people have lost or been forced out of their jobs in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over, according to the United Nations’ International Labor Organization (ILO). noted Wednesday. In a warning that the economy has been “paralyzed” since the de facto authorities took control lastRead More →
Register for the public hearing Click here to register. The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority of St. Louis County (LCRA) Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) will provide a subgrant to remediate underground soils at 9844 and 9846 West Florissant Avenue, in preparation for a commercial building. The Urban League ofRead More →
2022 promises to be another eventful year. We are confident that the economy will continue to grow above trend, the labor market will tighten and consumer spending will be robust. So what can we expect from the economic forecast for 2022? The Federal Reserve will have a great balancing actRead More →
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Standing Committee of the National Assembly (AN) issued on December 30, 2021 a resolution enabling the implementation of a number of mechanisms and policies in the health sector serving COVID-19 prevention and control activities, including drug and drug ingredient management. After theRead More →
Fort Lauderdale, FL and Cherry Hill, NJ – The Dan Marino Foundation this week has launched a new financial literacy program that offers free lessons accessible to everyone, but specifically designed for people with disabilities, with the aim of providing everyone with the opportunity to more successfully and independently navigateRead More →
(The Center Square) – Michigan business leaders released a report comparing Michigan’s performance to the top 10 states that rank it 29th in the nation, but found that many other states surpassed Wolverine State. However, Michigan had made significant gains since the Great Recession when it fell from 49 toRead More →
The H&R Block tax prep chain is returning to banking. On Thursday, the 66-year-old company launched Spruce, a no-fee account that includes a debit card and a connected savings account where money is held at its partner bank, MetaBank. Spruce is designed to appeal to the company’s approximately 8 millionRead More →
Digital Public Goods (DPG) and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is an emerging agenda for digital cooperation. Current implementations of DPGs and DPIs have provided lessons that countries can adopt for their own success. The DPGs are not meant to be blueprints, but should be stepping stones for digital foundations tailoredRead More →
Sports tourism is not a new concept in Longview, but improvements to the city’s sports fields could kick the idea into high gear in the years to come. Longview Parks and Recreation Director Scott Caron said cities have realized the gifts of “win-win” sports tourism over the past five orRead More →
The world is changing – and the way we approach development must also change. Bangladesh’s success is a development lesson for the modern world. Here’s a guide to what worked so well – and why. Even in its most remote corners, the world is changing. Global unrest, climate change andRead More →
Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Professor Lord Mensah has advised the government to find ways to cut spending as the country struggles to repay its debts. According to him, the dire economic situation occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic as well as the potentialRead More →
PROVIDE / UTILITIESMelissa Seixas President, Duke Energy Florida, St. Petersburg “Since January 2021, natural gas prices have more than doubled after a number of single events that pushed prices up and drove supplies down. This doesn’t just affect utility companies, but a variety of industries that rely on natural gas.Read More →
JAMMU: Lt. Governor, Manoj Sinha highlighted the successes and voiced the invaluable suggestions and ideas received from the citizens in the monthly radio program “Awaam ki Awaaz” broadcast today on all local and major All India channels Radio (AIR) in UT and broadcast on DD Kashir.During the first episode ofRead More →
Photo: CGV Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the 2017 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and during the opening session on January 17, 2017, he delivered a keynote speech titled “Jointly Shoulder Responsibility of Our Times, Promote Global Growth”. President Xi called for unrelenting promotion ofRead More →
MORE than four million payday and home loan customers are being asked to request any repayments that may be owed to them. If you were mis-sold a loan by Provident, Greenwood, or Satsuma, you might be in line for compensation, even if you’ve already paid it back. 1 Provident, GreenwoodRead More →
Governor Mike Dunleavy today selected Julie Sande as the new commissioner of the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development. Sande was most recently Executive Director of Pioneer Home in Ketchikan. She currently serves on the boards of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority and the Alaska EnergyRead More →
Payday loan customers who have fallen victim to unaffordable interest rates will receive payments in their bank accounts starting today. Cash transfers are being sent as compensation to thousands of Money Shop, Payday Express and Payday UK customers – but payouts can be much lower than expected. 1 The MoneyRead More →
Despite the government’s assertion that the country’s economy will grow by at least 6% in the current fiscal year, the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report predicts that Nepal’s economy will only grow than 3.9%. The World Bank established its forecasts on the basis of two major criteria: “betterRead More →
By Dr BETH NIEDERMEYER Superintendent of Noblesville Schools Indiana Education Bill Senate Bill 167 recently made national news because of some of the alarming consequences this legislation could impose on public schools if passed. Education legislation is often written without any input from actual educators and without concern for howRead More →
Posted January 13, 2022 First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its “Nigeria Economic Outlook Webinar” aimed at reflecting on the domestic and global economic trends that shaped 2021 and predicting the economic outlook for 2022. According to a statement, the virtual event, themed “A Look Back at 2021, LessonsRead More →
NEW YORK, January 12, 2022 / PRNewswire / – The Bedrock Care Group, operator of a health and care establishment, has joined forces with DailyPay to allow healthcare professionals instant access to their earned income. The partnership gives Bedrock Care Group employees more financial flexibility during this difficult time forRead More →
While COVID-19 has been tough on everyone, it is not an “equal opportunity” disease. The virus poses a greater threat to those who are already in poor health, many of whom are concentrated in poor countries with weak public health systems. Moreover, not all countries can spend a quarter ofRead More →
New York: Investment products and cryptocurrency funds saw net outflows last week totaling a record $ 207 million, a report from digital asset manager CoinShares showed on Monday, as prices continued their fall in the during the first stock market week of the year. The sector has experienced four consecutiveRead More →
Can you use a personal loan for anything? Taking out a loan on behalf of someone else or using it for any form of gambling, including investing, is totally prohibited with any type of personal loan. Some lenders restrict lending a bit more than others and prohibit the use ofRead More →
AddControlToContainer_DynamicNavigation5 Free webinar Original broadcast date: January 25, 2022 Start the new yearRead More →
As a result, consumer savings have skyrocketed. In the second quarter of 2020, consumer savings jumped to $ 4.8 trillion, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This was an increase from $ 1.2 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2019 before the pandemic began. The latest data for theRead More →
Saugata Bhattacharya, Chief Economist, Axis Bank, says GDP estimates are in line with expectations. “But there are currently multiple uncertainties due to the consequences of Omicron on public health. Supply bottlenecks are likely to persist for a long period of time,” he said in this interview with AND Now. EditedRead More →
Over the past 22 months, Wendy Leonard has had to adapt and innovate to overcome bottlenecks and capacity limits. “For us, it was a very difficult time to get through these blockages,†said the owner of the Kahiko Bay store. Read more: Queen Street in downtown Kingston ready for redevelopment,Read More →
One of the concerns is that these negative effects could spill over to the United States in an election year, sources told CNN. But other members of the administration believe the severe sanctions being considered would have a manageable impact on the United States and would be worth imposing stiffRead More →
When Florida emerged from the 2008-2009 recession, the phrase cautious optimism was often a platitude. One phrase that might best sum up the economic outlook for the region, and the state, in 2022 is a little different, but still rather sunny: counterintuitive optimism. This is because many business owners andRead More →
Douglas G. DuncanSenior Vice President and Chief EconomistFannie Mae Douglas G. Duncan is Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at Fannie Mae, where he is responsible for forecasting and analysis of the economy and the real estate and mortgage markets. Duncan also oversees strategic research regarding the potential impact ofRead More →
LOVELAND – The BizWest Economic Forecast 2022, which will be released on January 27, will outline potential headwinds and tailwinds that will impact the regional economy in the coming year. Richard Wobbekind, Senior Economist at the University of Colorado at Boulder and Associate Dean of the Leeds School of Business,Read More →
Agriculture, the modern terminology that generalizes economic activities ranging from agriculture to ranching, had been the mainstay of the world economy before paving the way for the industrial revolution. As the development of economies around the world shows, development begins with people’s adoption of agriculture, and the primary sector usuallyRead More →
According to Mike Schenk, chief economist and deputy head of advocacy at CUNA, three key factors will shape the economy of 2022: the pandemic, labor markets and inflation. First, COVID is not going to go away, he says. “Public health professionals tell us we’ll be talking about variants for aRead More →
2021 has turned out to be another successful year for the Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation. For those who are not familiar, JEDCO exists to meet the needs of existing businesses and to attract new investment to the city of Jacksonville. To this end, JEDCO spent 2021 focusing on the followingRead More →
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(WNDU) – It looks like Michiana’s first baby of the New Year will soon have a new store to do her groceries. Get ready to say hello, buy buy BABY. The other tenants of the University Crossings shopping center say that buybuy BABY will occupy the space vacated by BabiesRead More →
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WASHINGTON, DC – A new national report outlines the potential path for economic recovery this year as the pandemic continues for a third year. The group of economists and scientists say the recovery will be driven by several recent trends, including supply chain disruptions, increased household savings and growth inRead More →
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WASHINGTON — A new national report outlines the potential path for economic recovery this year as the pandemic continues for a third year. The group of economists and scientists says the recovery will be driven by several recent trends, including supply chain disruptions, rising household savings and growth in onlineRead More →
Texas metropolitan areas have recovered most of the jobs lost due to COVID-19. While growth that would otherwise have taken place has been abandoned or at least delayed, the long-term outlook remains rather positive. More than three-quarters of all jobs in the state are currently located in the state’s sevenRead More →
The UK economy is starting 2022 on the back foot as a record number of coronavirus infections and tighter restrictions driven by the Omicron variant cloud growth prospects. It comes after a slower pace of growth at the end of last year as businesses and households face increasing pressure fromRead More →
VIETNAM, January 1 – General secretary of the Nguyá»…n Phú Trá»ng party. —Photo VNA / VNS The party’s general secretary, Nguyá»…n Phú Trá»ng, talks with the Vietnamese News Agency on the occasion of the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) on the importance of strengthening the building and rectification of theRead More →