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It has been said that demography is destiny. In some cases, geography is destiny, too. Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the six countries most dependent on Russian oil all voted against...
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U. S. gasoline prices reached an all-time high recently, pushing through the $4 a gallon level to hit $4.17 on March 7. One could argue that the previous peak gas price of $4.11 set on July 18, 2008,...
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The cost of energy around most of the world has started to soar. This is partly due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, which has led some nations to boycott Russian oil, triggering a shortage of oil...
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Cigаrette sales increased during the pandemic for the first time in 20 years, according to a recent report by the Federal Trade Commission. Though the report does not specify a reason, the increase...
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The war in Ukraine has devastated the lives of millions of Ukrainians who have, for several weeks now, endured a devastating conflict that was thrust upon them. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has...
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American spending habits have been altered substantially because of the pandemic, and more recently they have been altered because of rising prices. The more recent changes are likely to become more...
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The U.S. job market continues to show signs of steady improvement. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 31 states reported a statistically significant reduction in unemployment in February...
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The cost of energy around most of the world has started to soar. This is partly due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, which has led some nations to boycott Russian oil, triggering a shortage of oil...
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Being your own boss can be exhilarating — and risky. An entrepreneur is defined as a solo business owner, which means you reap most of the rewards if successful but shoulder all the downside if...
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The global economy runs on metal boxes, typically measuring 20 feet (6.1 meters) in length, 8.5 feet (2.6 meters) in height, and 8 feet (2.4 meters) in width, providing 883 to 1,024 cubic feet of...
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In what has been dubbed the Great Resignation, Americans have been quitting their jobs in record numbers in recent months – a trend that shows few signs of slowing. According to the Bureau of Labor...
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Foreign direct investment is a cross-border investment in which a resident or company of one country has significant control or influence over the management of an enterprise in another country....
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Trade has become an increasingly important part of the U.S. economy over the past several decades, rising from 10.8% of the nation’s GDP in 1970 to 23.4% as of 2020. America’s ports serve as the...
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The expectations earlier in 2022 that inflation might become muted as the year progressed have been completely undermined. Several recent reports show inflation at a decades-high level. The producer...
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As sports betting has become legal in increasingly more states, the American gambling landscape has been undergoing a major shift. As of 2022, 32 states have legalized sports betting, casino gaming,...
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