WASHINGTON — More Americans applied for employment benefits last week following three straight weeks of declines. Jobless claims rose by 23,000 to 248,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
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Consumer inflation heats up to nearly 8% a year in metro Denver
Inflation is gaining a stronger grip across metro Denver’s economy and is now driving up costs on a large majority of items that consumers spend money on, according to the
On MLK Day, Biden says Americans must commit to Kings work The Denver Post
ATLANTA (AP) — Americans must commit to the unfinished work of Martin Luther King Jr., delivering jobs and justice and protecting “the sacred right to vote, a right from which
Colorados film incentive program gets new lease on life
After years of lagging behind surrounding states when it comes to providing film incentives, Colorado is back in the running when it comes to competing for film, television and video
Colorado unemployment drops but wage gap grows
Coloradans at higher income levels are increasingly more likely than poorer people to be employed and to be enjoying salary growth, according to new economic data and analysis presented to
Singapore's digital economy pacts may pave way for SMEs, fintechs to go global
SINGAPORE – Few shoppers wandering through a mall will think about the time, effort and money that go into filling the shops with products. The process of stocking the shelves has
Fed will tighten credit faster and sees 3 rate hikes in 2022 The Denver Post
WASHINGTON — With inflation surging and unemployment falling, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it will shrink its support for the economy more quickly and expects to raise interest rates
Singapore, South Korea agree on first digital trade deal between two Asian nations
SINGAPORE – Singapore and South Korea agreed on a new pact that will set rules and standards for digital trade and partnership between the two countries. Korea’s Minister for Trade
Europe's big meat and dairy firms accused of climate 'greenwash'
PARIS (AFP) – Greenhouse gas emissions from Europe’s biggest meat and dairy firms continue to increase, according to a new report on Monday (Dec 13), which found many firms are
Beijing's bid to rival US as debt haven at risk after crackdowns
(BLOOMBERG) – To a world full of fixed-income investors starved of safe assets with attractive yields, China’s government bonds had become a tempting sight in recent years. However, red flags