Latest from Jonathan Frewin

• Aug 20, 2019

  The Maine issue with elder care

  

  Could a payroll tax cut stimulate an already “strong” economy? Lower interest rates haven’t boosted home sales just yet. An elder caregiver shortage in Maine could be a glimpse of the future for the rest of country.

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• Aug 20, 2019

  Italy’s coalition of the unwilling

  

  Could a new coalition government tackle Italy’s mounting debt problem? Hong Kong’s leader plans more dialogue with protesters. Who benefits from having gold?

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• Aug 19, 2019

  Who wants truckers driving 17 hours a day?

  

  Stimulus talk calms recessions fears. Home Depot deals with slowing home sales and Chinese tariffs. The Trump Administration wants to ease safety restrictions for truck drivers.

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• Aug 19, 2019

  Trump wants to make it harder to claim housing discrimination

  

  HUD proposes stricter standards on “unintentional discrimination” claims. Will the U.S. give Huawei another reprieve? Dems tackle Native American issues on the campaign trail.

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• Aug 19, 2019

  U.K. warns of Brexit shortages

  

  A government document dubbed “Operation Yellowhammer” says there could be food, fuel and medicine shortages in Britain after a “no-deal” Brexit. Iran warns the U.S. against seizing an oil tanker which has left Gibraltar. Have toilets changed much since Woodstock?

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• Aug 16, 2019

  Paying for college today with tomorrow’s income

  

  Markets stabilize after a panic over a potential recession. Demonstrators in Hong Kong take their non-violent protests to the ATM. A new bill would help students pay for college with future earnings.

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• Aug 16, 2019

  Worker cultures clash in “American Factory”

  

  The yield curves normalize. Filmmakers capture the tensions between Chinese and American workers at an Ohio factory. 

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• Aug 16, 2019

  Hong Kong protesters hit the ATM before the rally

  

  A protester in Hong Kong explains why he’s taking part. One entrepreneur makes high-end wears from thrown away fast-fashion garments. 

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• Aug 15, 2019

  Hiring with class

  

  Walmart helps stocks rebound. So-called “pre-recession” indicators might actually just be par for the course. How you might be exuding your class background to potential employers.

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• Aug 15, 2019

  Companies are getting trade whiplash

  

  Trade tensions and inverted bond yields send global financial markets into a frenzy. The rush to avoid Chinese tariffs in these uncertain times can be costly.

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