There is a bike shortage, it’s global and it’s expected to go on for months. Also, Indeed online job postings are down about 20% compared to this time last year. And, hotels face mortgage delinquencies.
The Australian flag carrier Qantas reported an annual loss of more than $1 billion. Australia has banned international travel for most residents and citizens. As strikes continue in Belarus, what next for its economy?
Why didn’t Congress anticipate funding to support voting by mail after what happened in the primaries? Plus, more big-box retailers see sharp quarterly growth. And, what Kamala Harris can learn from women in leadership roles around the world.
Why are investors aggressively buying stocks right now? It’s in part because the returns on bonds are so low right now. Plus, the USPS and veterans. And, reimagining our world with sustainability, waste and the “circular economy” in mind.
EU leaders meet to consider sanctions after a disputed election in Belarus. But what about post-Brexit trade talks? Australia orders 25 million doses of a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Lessons in leadership for Kamala Harris.
Builders started work on a lot of new single-family homes last month. That’s good news. But there’s an inequality angle here to look at, too. Plus, what will the next 10 years of global economic development look like?
The Fed has money to lend to small- and medium-sized businesses. But, at least at first, those loans did not fly off the shelves. And, how the post office plays a big part in the supply chains of small businesses.
China alleges Australian wine imports are crowding out its domestic wine industry. It’s the latest escalation in trade tensions between the two countries. The coronavirus causes chaos for college admissions in England.
U.S.-China trade talks were abruptly canceled this weekend. Plus, don’t let the strong retail sales number fool you — in-store shopping is down. And, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to end poverty in her city.
