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Gas, Grocery Prices Rose in January, as Did Inflation

Federal Reserve officials have been cautious about lowering interest rates as inflation has remained persistently above the Fed’s 2% target rate. January’s inflation news didn‘t do anything to help the...

First-Time Unemployment Claims Climbing

The number of Americans who filed first-time claims for unemployment assistance is on the rise. U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose to 219,000 for the week ending February 1, according...

Energy Prices Driving CPI Increase

Inflation data dominates the economic calendar. Inflation as measured by the consumer and producer price indices is expected to have accelerated in January on a sharp increase in energy...

Speaker’s Career Built Helping Businesses Manage Constant Change 

Dr. Barbara Trautlein, the principal at Illinois-based Change Catalysts, has been embracing change her whole career.

Report Finds Immigrants are Fueling Growth, Keeping Workforce Viable 

Some experts say mass deportations could deplete U.S. labor pool.

Strong Plan Can Protect Businesses From Cybersecurity Attacks

Nonprofit, using public-private partnerships, seeks to educate the public about cybersecurity threats, and protections.

Ford Announces Key Leadership Changes

Ford Motor Company announced key leadership changes as it continues to accelerate its Ford+ plan to create a dynamic and growing product, services and software company. “We continue to build...

Apparel, Toys, Electronics Prices Likely to Rise After China’s Tariffs

Economists have been saying for months that the tariffs President Donald Trump was threatening on China would cause the cost of products made in China to rise. The tariff, which...

Job Openings Take a Slight Fall

There were fewer U.S.  job openings in December. Openings dropped to 7.6 million after reaching 8.2 million in November, according to statistics released by the Labor Department Tuesday. Openings were...

Experts Advise Businesses Build a Plan for Potential ICE Raids

As ICE ramps up its deportation raids, legal experts are advising businesses to appoint a point person and develop a plan for dealing with potential ICE visits.

China Hits Back at U.S. Tariffs

China announced tariffs of its own on U.S. products after U.S. tariffs went into effect Tuesday.

Trump Puts Tariffs on Canada, China; Delays Move on Mexico

President Trump reached an accord with Mexico and delayed tariffs there, but pushed ahead with tariffs against Canada and China.

Stock Market Reacts to U.S. Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China

Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Canada, China and Mexico will have a notable impact on the stock market if they remain in place for a prolonged period...

With ‘Solid’ Job Market, Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady

Still cautious about a stubborn inflation rate and unsure what policies may be comin from the White House, the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate right where it...

U.S. Economy Grew 2.3% in 4th Quarter, 2.8% for the Year

The American economy appears to be humming along. According to statistics released by the Commerce Department Thursday, the economy expanded at a 2.3% annual rate from October through December. For all...

U.S. Consumer Confidence Retreated in January

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index declined by 5.4 points in January to 104.1. December’s reading was revised up by 4.8 points to 109.5 but was still down 3.3 points from...

Fewer Workers File First-Time Unemployment Claims

In a week when the Federal Reserve kept its interest rates steady due to a job market they called “solid,” the number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell...

SHRM Urges Steps to Comply With DEI Executive Orders

SHRM offered a webinar designed to guide businesses scurrying to comply with President Trump's new DEI-related executive orders.

Winners Share the Joy When Claiming Awards

Gratitude abounds for the winners picking up 'too cool' awards.

Picking the Right People One of CEO’s Top Keys to Success

Making sure to pick a good team can be a game-changing key to success for business, according to this CEO.
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