The job market is like a slow dance right now. It's not crashing, but it's not exactly thriving either. Hiring has been slow, but there haven't been massive layoffs. It's a bit of a strange situation. The government is shut down, so the usual monthly jobs report isn't happening. This is the second month in a row without this report, which is a big deal. But, there's...
In October, private companies added 42, 000 jobs, which was more than what experts predicted. This news came after a drop in September, where 29, 000 jobs were lost. The numbers were adjusted, showing that September's job loss was actually smaller than first thought. Some parts of the job market did well. For example, jobs in trade, transportation, and utilities wen...
Let's dive into some interesting numbers that show what's happening in the world right now. First up, phones in schools. Some places are saying no to cell phones during class. Guess what? It seems to help kids do better in school. Fewer distractions mean more learning. But not everyone is happy about it. Some students feel cut off from their friends and the world ou...
Gold prices have been skyrocketing, reaching new heights near $4, 400 per ounce. This surge has sparked a frenzy among investors and collectors alike, with long lines forming outside gold stores. The excitement is palpable, but not everyone is cheering. Experts in the field are raising red flags. They argue that the gold market is becoming too crowded and overvalued...
Forest restoration is a hot topic, especially in places like the Mediterranean. The European Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR) has set some big goals, but there's a catch. The indicators they use to measure success might not be the best fit for everyone. That's where a recent study comes in. A group of over sixty experts from Spain, with backgrounds ranging from s...
The stock market is on a roll, and the government shutdown isn't even a speed bump. Stocks are hitting new highs, and it's not just the usual tech giants leading the charge. Even smaller companies and gold are joining the party, setting records of their own. Investors seem to think this shutdown will fade away like the others, with little impact on the market or the ...
Inflation is still on the rise, but not by much. The latest numbers show prices went up by 2. 6% over the past year. That's not great, but it's not terrible either. It's the same as last month, so at least it's not getting worse fast. The core PCE, which looks at prices without food and fuel, went up a bit more than last month. It's now at 2. 9%. That's higher than ...
Cryptocurrencies took a nosedive on Thursday, with Bitcoin leading the pack. The drop came after news that wholesale inflation was higher than expected, making investors nervous. Bitcoin, which had hit a new high of $124, 000 the day before, fell below $118, 000. It later bounced back a bit but still ended lower. The government's decision not to buy more Bitcoin for ...
Wisconsin is making waves in the small city scene, and it's not just luck. A recent study put two of its cities in the top five spots, showing that the state is a hotspot for great small-town living. Brookfield and Appleton are the stars, proving that good things come in small packages. Brookfield, a suburb of Milwaukee, is a standout. With a population of just unde...
In June, Americans kept their spending habits going strong, even as prices started to climb due to new tariffs. The Commerce Department shared that retail sales grew by 0. 6% from May, bouncing back from a big drop in May. Experts expected a much smaller increase, so this was a pleasant surprise. Car dealerships saw a big boost, with sales jumping by 1. 2%. Restaura...