Why the August Jobs Report Adds Up to a Weak Economy
[ad_1] Americans say the economy is the most important problem facing the country. But major headlines covering the latest jobs report for August do their best to downplay this concern. The New York Times’ headline covering the news was, “August Jobs Report: U.S. Jobs Growth Forges On,” but the economic reality is far less cheerful. […]
UK adds e-bikes and security cameras to inflation basket
[ad_1] E-bikes, frozen berries and security cameras have been added to the list of goods and services tracked to calculate inflation in the UK, in changes that reflect the popularity of new technology and rising concern about the environment. In its annual update to the basket of goods and services used to track inflation, the […]