Another Baffling and Bad Argument for Minimum Wages
There Is No Way the Minimum Wage Can Help the Economy
FTC blocks designed $6.3 billion merger between Staples and Office Depot
On Monday, the Federal Trade Commission moved to block a buyout by Staples of their chief rival Office Depot. The proposed $6.3 billion merger may break anti- trust laws and stifle competition according to the FTC.
Japanese continue to struggle to make ends meet as its recession deepens
As Japan continues to sink into the further despair of recession, the Japanese continue to struggle just to buy food and clothes in the world’s third largest economy.
Supreme Court to review Puerto Rico debt case
Puerto Rico avoided default Dec. 1 after announcing a $355 million bond payment.
U.S. companies hired more people in November than had been expected
American business took on more new employees in November than had been previously predicted. The Labor Department announced on Friday that an additional 211,000 jobs were created last month.
Unemployment claims in the U.S. rose last week to substantially slow growth
The Labor Department released its numbers for initial unemployment claims on Thursday. The number rose by 9,000 but the government continues to be optimistic about the job market.
U.S. companies added 217,000 jobs in November but hiring outlook is grim
U.S. companies hired on more people than was expected for November. Despite the numbers, the economy continues to struggle in most areas and the future of hiring is looking grim by many accounts.
New York governor aims to implement $15 minimum wage
State employees in New York to be paid $15 minimum wage by 2021, pending executive action.
Pot Credit Union in CO sues Federal Reserve and NCUA
Pot business owners cite need for their own industry credit union as law suits are filed in response to rejections by NCUA and the Federal Reserve.
Greece pursues normalcy after bailout
Greece struggles as bank limitations remain and higher taxes impact normal, everyday life.