Kaiser says 40% of striking workers are back at work – Orange County Register
As the Kaiser labor strike enters its fourth week, the health care giant is estimating that 40% of…
US jobless claims drop to 206,000 as layoffs stay historically low
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain at historically low levels.…
Trade deficit jumps 32.6% despite Trump tariffs
WASHINGTON >> The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in December amid a surge in imports, and the goods…
Pending Home Sales Drop to Record Low in the Data, from Already Low Levels, on Big Drops in the South & Midwest
“Improving affordability conditions have yet to induce more buying activity”: National Association of Realtors. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. January…
Flint Hills Economic Alliance announced for Emporia’s economic development matters
While it is not set in stone just yet, local economic development and the agencies that have historically…
US Private Sector Balance Sheets in Excellent Shape
February 19, 2026 The private sector in the US is in really good shape. Households have been deleveraging…
India-Europe trade corridor gathers pace as Modi, Macron pledge port partnership
India and France have agreed to strengthen links between two of their largest ports and others, giving fresh…
No pension? RRSPs can fill the gap – and here’s a portfolio that’s been generating nearly 10% in annual tax-sheltered returns
There was a time when Canada had five seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter, and RRSP. During January and…
Production in construction up by 0.9% in the euro area and by 1.2% in the EU – Euro indicators
Overview In December 2025, compared with November 2025, seasonally adjusted production in construction increased by 0.9% in the…
Burkina Faso becomes Africa’s gold hotspot as economic boom unlocks fresh $33 million IMF funding
The Washington-based lender also approved a new Resilience and Sustainability Facility valued at roughly $124.3 million, which will…
Australia’s Unemployment Rate steadies at 4.1% in January vs. 4.2% expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate steadied at 4.1% in January, according to the official data released by the Australian Bureau of…
Alberta health authority destroys remaining pediatric drugs imported during 2022 shortage
Open this photo in gallery: The Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary in March, 2025. Premier Danielle Smith championed…