U.S. consumer confidence surged in March to the highest reading in a year, helped by increased vaccinations and more government economic support.
Read More »Author Archives: tfitzpatrick
Critics slam the Fed as home prices rise at a historic rate
Home price gains are accelerating at an alarming pace, fueled by Covid pandemic-related inflation, which some claim is not getting enough attention from the Federal Reserve.
Read More »LVB seminar explores achieving diversity and inclusion in your business
Businesses must acknowledge disparities in their workforce, be authentic in the change they want to make, be accountable for that change and be prepared to take action if they want a diverse and inclusionary workforce, said Sara Taylor, president and CEO of Rochester, New York-based Positive Steps.
Read More »Protected: 2021 DEI Summit Recordings
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Read More »COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations are on the rise as Pa. prepares to loosen rules
Beginning April 4, businesses such as restaurants, bars, gyms, and entertainment venues will be able to ease some COVID-19 restrictions.
Read More »‘Lighting a fuse’: Amazon vote may spark more union pushes
What happens inside a warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, could have major implications not just for the country’s second-largest employer but the labor movement at large.
Read More »‘We’re not out of the woods’: How commercial property could spark a financial shock
The International Monetary Fund has raised concerns over commercial property and the risk it could pose to financial stability, as the sector faces a series of challenges on the back of the coronavirus crisis.
Read More »Don’t let investing myths derail your success
For many, investing is a mysterious endeavor that can be comprehended only by experts. But that’s not actually the case; it’s actually not that complicated. But for many, a big obstacle to understanding investing – and to investing effectively – is a swirl of myths.
Read More »Inside Pennsylvania’s race to expand who’s eligible for the coronavirus vaccine
The state has made significant progress in its vaccination effort after Gov. Tom Wolf came under intense scrutiny, but that progress still depends, in part, on where you live.
Read More »Biden economic plan to focus 1st on infrastructure this week
President Joe Biden will lay out the first part of his multitrillion-dollar economic recovery package this week, focusing on rebuilding roads, bridges and other infrastructure, followed by a separate plan later in April addressing child and health care.
Read More »