Friday, January 07, 2022 10:14:43 UTC
Despite companies asking workers to work from home due to the omicron strain, hiring is projected to have been strong and broad-based in December.
Some say omicron is not threatening business as much as media hypes.
According to Dow Jones, economists expect 422,000 new jobs in December, up from 210,000 in November. The unemployment rate is predicted to drop to 4.1 percent, down a tenth of a percentage point.
"Anybody can get a job who wants one. We said that in the dot-com times, and it was nothing like this..." Tom Gimbel, CEO of Chicago-based LaSalle Network.(More)
@shopify @amazon @shopify @amazon
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Wednesday, January 05, 2022 14:58:10 UTC
The newest COVID-19 wave is reducing labor supply, leading the Federal Reserve to conclude that employment is approaching its practical limits.
Reports indicate a slowdown in hiring at front-line enterprises and a record number of Americans quitting their jobs. Employment dipped in December, according to statistics compiled by company payroll managers Homebase and UKG, coinciding with a record incidence of coronavirus illnesses caused by the Omicron type.(More)
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Wednesday, January 05, 2022 14:58:10 UTC
The newest COVID-19 wave is reducing labor supply, leading the Federal Reserve to conclude that employment is approaching its practical limits.
Reports indicate a slowdown in hiring at front-line enterprises and a record number of Americans quitting their jobs. Employment dipped in December, according to statistics compiled by company payroll managers Homebase and UKG, coinciding with a record incidence of coronavirus illnesses caused by the Omicron type.
#mrna #pfe #ccl #spy #modernainc #moderna #pfizer #vaccine #covid #omicron
Monday, December 20, 2021 12:33:45 UTC
Stocks responded negatively in pre-market today when Sen. Mancin rejected Biden's Build Back Better plan Sunday with a sarcastic comment about its flaws.
With his quickly arranged interview on Fox, Mancin make a sarcastic comment about the BBB flaws, slashing Biden's economic agenda, and his presidency.
U.S. futures fell at least 1%, while European shares trimmed losses. Treasuries rose and the dollar kept its gains from Friday, while crude oil fell on concerns that mobility restrictions imposed to alleviate the strain will affect demand.(More)
STOCKS FALL AFTER MANCHIN BBB SHOCKER
Monday, December 20, 2021 12:33:45 UTC
Stocks responded negatively in pre-market today when Sen. Mancin rejected Biden's Build Back Better plan Sunday with a sarcastic comment about its flaws.
With his quickly arranged interview on Fox, Mancin make a sarcastic comment about the BBB flaws, slashing Biden's economic agenda, and his presidency.
U.S. futures fell at least 1%, while European shares trimmed losses. Treasuries rose and the dollar kept its gains from Friday, while crude oil fell on concerns that mobility restrictions imposed to alleviate the strain will affect demand.
#moderna #pfizer #vaccine #covid #omicron #buildbackbetter #joebiden #joemanchin
PFIZER MAY HAVE OMICRON BEAT
12.8.21 1:03 PM UTC
Pfizer and BioNTech have announced a two-shot vaccine, plus a third booster was able to neutralize the new Omicron variant, and could be ready by March 2022.
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Wednesday, December 08, 2021 13:03:58 UTC
Pfizer and BioNTech have announced a two-shot vaccine, plus a third booster was able to neutralize the new Omicron variant, and could be ready by March 2022.
#pfizer #biontech #omicron #covid #americanairlines #booster #vaccine
MODERNA TUMBLE TOPS S&P 500
12.7.21 11:57 AM UTC
Moderna Inc. dropped more than 13% last night earning the title of worst performing stock in the S&P 500. Just last week it topped the same benchmark.
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Tuesday, December 07, 2021 11:57:27 UTC
Moderna Inc. dropped more than 13% last night earning the title of worst performing stock in the S&P 500. Just last week it topped the same benchmark.
#moderna #mrna #covid #vaccine #pfizer #omicron #berniesanders
OMICRON CASES APPROACHING HALF OF USA
12.6.21 12:58 PM UTC
Cases of the latest Covid variant, omicron have been identified in a third of all U.S. states. The FDA looks to expedite authorization for modified vaccines.
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Monday, December 06, 2021 12:58:13 UTC
Cases of the latest Covid variant, omicron have been identified in a third of all U.S. states. The FDA looks to expedite authorization for modified vaccines.
#covid #pfizer #pfe #biontech #bntc #moderna #mrna #vaccine #omicron
US JOBS LESS THAN EXPECTED
12.3.21 3:22 PM UTC
The US Labor Department reported today that payrolls in November were up by just 210,000, far below the 550,000 jobs forecast.
US JOBS LESS THAN EXPECTED
Friday, December 03, 2021 15:22:14 UTC
The US Labor Department reported today that payrolls in November were up by just 210,000, far below the 550,000 jobs forecast.
#unemployed #covid #jobless #omicron #panic #pfizer #moderna