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Jan
05
2023
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By Patsy S. Nielsen
Wall Street listless ahead of two days of US employment data

Wall Street listless ahead of two days of US employment data

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Wall Street listless ahead of two days of US employment data. The markets appeared to be slow in their progress in the early hours of Thursday ahead of further jobs data likely to show continued growth within the U.S. labor market. The futures of the Dow Jones industrials and the S&P 500 shifted between small gains and losses prior to the bell rang at the start of the day. It is expected that the U.S. government will release its weekly unemployment report on Thursday, and its highly-anticipated December jobs report on Friday. Employment numbers that are strong are seen as…
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Jan
01
2023
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By Helen E. Blake
China will boost spending during the 2023 Economic revival push: NDRC

China will boost spending during the 2023 Economic revival push: NDRC

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China will boost spending during the 2023 Economic revival push: NDRC The top planner for China's economy is hoping to increase domestic consumption and draw more foreign investors in the coming year, as it tries to revitalize the economy of Covid, which has suffered in recent years.. In an interview in the People's Daily published on Sunday, Zhao Chenxin, deputy chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission stated that the authorities will align financial, industrial, monetary, technological and social policies to encourage growth. The government could also offer assistance for previously heavily regulated industries like the property and internet-related…
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Dec
13
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
Asian stocks waver ahead of US inflation data and central bank rate decisions

Asian stocks waver ahead of US inflation data and central bank rate decisions

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Asian stocks waver ahead of US inflation data and central bank rate decisions. After making gains early Tuesday, Asian stock markets fell as investors waited for U.S. Inflation data. Many hope that this will convince the Federal Reserve and other central bankers to stop pursuing aggressive interest rate increases. MSCI's broadest index Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was at 0.10%, while Japan's Nikkei shares were 0.335% higher and Australian shares were at 0.24% and 0.24% respectively. Seoul's KOSPI index fell 0.10%.  The UK economy shrinks by 0.3% in three months from October China's CSI300 Index and Shanghai Composite Index both fell…
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Dec
10
2022
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By Patsy S. Nielsen
Pantami calls for the creation of a Ministry of Digital Economy in all states

Pantami calls for the creation of a Ministry of Digital Economy in all states

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Pantami calls for the creation of a Ministry of Digital Economy in all states Professor Alli Isa Pantami (Minister of Communications and Digital Economy) has asked state governments to establish a ministry for digital economy to increase economic growth. Pantami made this statement in Ibadan, Oyo State's capital yesterday during a courtesy call on Governor Seyi Makinde to express appreciation for his decision to host the ongoing 10th National Council on Communication and Digital Economy (Ibadan) Pantami made this statement in Ibadan, Oyo State's capital yesterday during a courtesy call on Governor Seyi Makinde to express appreciation for his decision…
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Dec
08
2022
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By Patsy S. Nielsen
Inflation data from the United States shows that world shares are mixed ahead of US jobs

Inflation data from the United States shows that world shares are mixed ahead of US jobs

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Inflation data from the United States shows that world shares are mixed ahead of US jobs Europe and Asia shares were mixed ahead of Friday's release of U.S. inflation and jobless data. U.S. futures rose and oil prices rebounded. Investors are looking for more information about inflation and the Fed's plans to continue fighting high prices. On Thursday, the U.S. will release data about weekly unemployment claims. The Fed has had difficulty taming inflation because of the strong job market. Friday's report by the government on wholesale prices will give more information about how inflation affects businesses. New Aerodynamic Technologies…
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Dec
05
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
US Naturalizations Reach Highest Level in a Decade

US Naturalizations Reach Highest Level in a Decade

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US Naturalizations Reach Highest Level in a Decade A new study shows that the number of immigrants who choose to become citizens in America is rising after a decline during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to a Pew research center report, more than 900,000.000 immigrants became U.S citizens in the 2022 fiscal year. This is the highest number of immigrants in a decade. This year's total is the third highest ever recorded and the highest since the 2008 fiscal year, when more that one million immigrants were naturalized. Markets Wait for December Fed Meeting After Blowout November Jobs report The report…
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Nov
23
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
California City Lands $3.4M From the Rescue Plan Act

California City Lands $3.4M From the Rescue Plan Act

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California City Lands $3.4M From the Rescue Plan Act - California City received nearly $3.4 Million from the $1.9Billion American Rescue Plan Act. This federal stimulus bill, which is worth $1.9 trillion, was intended to assist communities and governments in their economic recovery and public health from the COVID-19 outbreak. The Act was signed on March 20, 2021. The Act requires that the funds be used for projects by 2024 and obligated by 2026. (California City Lands $3.4M From the Rescue Plan Act) According to Jim Hart's interim city manager report on Nov. 8, the city had spent $466,000 of…
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Nov
21
2022
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By Fredric M. Wiseman
Florida has one the highest COVID-19 booster rates in the country

Florida has one the highest COVID-19 booster rates in the country

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Florida has one the highest COVID-19 booster rates in the country - According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Florida is the fourth-lowest state for adults receiving the COVID-19 booster shots. The rates for teens and children are also well below the national average. This is a concern, particularly as the holidays are near. Just over 20% of Florida seniors had received a bivalent booster from Moderna or Pfizer as of November 16. This was the first time that the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration approved it at the end of August.…
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Oct
25
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
Clarivate Finds Seven Innovators in the New RNA Technology Companies

Clarivate Finds Seven Innovators in the New RNA Technology Companies

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A world leader in providing reliable information and insight to help accelerate speed of development today, the company announced the launch of a new study, RNA Technology Companies to be on the lookout for. The report highlights seven promising innovative companies in the field of medical science, who are working on problems that are not easily solved by disease-related targets. The report is based on information and insights from BioWorld, an award-winning set of news and services that provides relevant information about the most exciting treatments and medical technologies currently being developed, which is released by Clarivate. Utilizing Clarivate and…
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