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Over the past few weeks, the government has released multiple reports suggesting the economy is slowing. The Commerce Department said this week that retail sales were roughly flat from March to April. The latest employment statistics from the Department of Labor were quite weak. And GDP in the first quarter was significantly lower than the previous quarter. American Express recently shed some light on its sobriety when it reported its latest quarterly results. Business spending in particular has been quite weak, with spending by small businesses on business credit cards increasing by just 1% compared to the same period last…

Clarksville, Tennessee – Dr. Melinda Conner, business communication lecturer in the APSU College of Business, will lead each workshop at The Press from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Upcoming workshop dates and topics are: May 30th – Giving and receiving feedback July 30 – Dispute resolution August 27th – Leadership September 24th – Business writing October 29th – goal setting “Partnership with TSBDC for “The Business Communication Workshop was a great experience,” said Connor. “I truly enjoy working with Clarksville’s ambitious and driven entrepreneurs. These workshops support their growth by providing tools and strategies. for Interacting with clients,…

(Bloomberg) — The popularity of meme stocks this week suggests the U.S. stock market is frothy and could potentially peak, according to the latest Bloomberg Markets Live Pulse survey.Most Read Articles on BloombergGameStop and AMC Entertainment Holdings, two of the darlings of meme stock mania in 2021, saw their stock prices soar after comments from retail icon Keith Gill, nicknamed “Roaring Kitty.” , and then plummeted. GameStop soared nearly 180% on Monday and Tuesday, and AMC soared 135%, but both companies sold off on Wednesday and Thursday, cutting their gains by more than half.The wild price action reignited memories of…

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's visit to Beijing last month produced progress on several fronts. She spoke with Chinese officials on sensitive economic policy issues such as trade, electric vehicles (EVs) and chips, which could be expected to strengthen important lines of communication and ease hostility. She also reportedly impressed her hosts with her keen ability to use chopsticks while eating. Perhaps the most globally experienced and personable member of the Biden administration's Cabinet, Yellen knows how to operate in high office and appears to be true to her principles. This visit was important for several reasons, but most importantly,…

BRICS member China sold a record number of US Treasuries and agency bonds worth $53.3 billion. Historically, this is the largest decline in history, initiated by China and occurring in the first quarter of 2024. The falling data came as the US dollar fell to a one-month low of $104.20. Also read: BRICS: IMF confirms USD is in crisis China and other BRICS countries have sold billions of dollars worth of US debt since 2022. The communist country has recorded the highest amount of dumping in the past two years. This development indicates that the BRICS and other developing countries…

Washington — U.S. inflation slowed slightly last month after three increases, led by declines in food and auto prices, giving Federal Reserve officials and President Joe Biden's re-election team a temporary boost. It appears to have been a sigh of relief.Consumer prices rose 0.3% in March-April, the Labor Department said Wednesday, down slightly from 0.4% the previous month. Measured year-on-year, the inflation rate fell from 3.5% to 3.4%. A measure of underlying inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy costs, also hit its lowest level in three years.After falling steadily in the second half of 2023, inflation was unexpectedly high…

I recently traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border from Wisconsin, a state that relies heavily on immigrant workers. According to a University of Wisconsin study, 70% of the workers who milk cows in America's dairy regions are illegal immigrants. Other industries in Wisconsin also rely heavily on immigrant workers, including meat processing, hospitality and construction. but, Marquette University School of Law poll A recent study found that two-thirds of Wisconsin voters agree with Republican politicians that the Biden administration's border policies are creating a domestic crisis from uncontrolled illegal immigration. This was my chance to see for myself. We met Theron…

Georgia Tech announces 10th International Physical Internet Conference exploring logistics, supply chains and freight transportation USA May 29–31 The Georgia Institute of Technology announces the 10th International Physical Internet Conference (IPIC) which will take place from May 29-31 at the DeSoto Hotel in Savannah, GA, USA. Registration is now open for this event which is designed to innovate the future of logistics, supply chains, and freight transportation. This year’s conference will focus on the latest breakthroughs and solutions that are shaping the future of global freight, logistics, and supply chains towards higher efficiency, resilience and sustainability. This premier event promises…

SACRAMENTO — A handwritten sign in the window of The Antique Company in Sacramento reminds customers that the store is still open “despite” the city of Sacramento, and CBS13 reports on the installation of bike lanes. I asked for an answer.This antique store on the corner of 21st and X streets has been a staple in the area for decades. More recently, bike lanes were added along 21st Street, and their installation removed public parking along the sidewalk in front of the building, further complicating operations. A handwritten sign hinted at these changes, reading, “Despite the City's best efforts, we…

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