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How prestigious R1 status for UNC Charlotte could boost region"s economy

UNC Charlotte is poised to gain R1 status in 2025 — a classification that recognizes the ever-increasing amount of research it conducts and its roster of top-level talent. It also stands to catapult the university — and region — forward......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 13th, 2024

Biden"s $2 trillion infrastructure plan would lift economy but higher taxes may hamper growth until projects roll out

President Biden's $2 trillion structure plan would boost the economy, .....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayApr 4th, 2021

Washington County: State of the economy

Washington County – largely due to the energy industry, manufacturers, tourism and their leveraged investments in the region – has become a model over the past 20 years for diversified regional economic growth in Pennsylvania......»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 25th, 2021

Biden team to recommend spending up to $3T to boost economy, NY Times says

See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»

Category: blogSource: theflyonthewallMar 22nd, 2021

Biden team preparing to recommend up to $3 trillion in new spending for economy: report

President Joe Biden's economic team is preparing to recommend spending as much as $3 trillion on a set of efforts to boost the economy, reduce carbon emissions and narrow economic in.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 22nd, 2021

Seattle"s venture capital market gets boost from big deals

Although total deal count was down in the region in 2020, deal value was up thanks in part to some major deals for big tech startups......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 19th, 2021

: Biden stimulus will give a major boost to the global recovery, OECD says

The world economy is on track to be back to its pre-pandemic level by the middle of the year thanks to the $1.9 trillion fiscal stimulus package, the OECD said on Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 9th, 2021

US officials believe Russia launched a disinformation campaign against the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to boost the status of its own: Report

US intelligence officials believe this effort to undermine the Pfizer vaccine is a way to bolster the status of Russia's vaccine. Oil markets surged in the hours after Pfizer announced.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 7th, 2021

Democratic senator"s first bill provides 5 million essential workers with a pathway to citizenship

The Citizenship for Essential Workers Act boosts the economy through an expedited pathway to citizenship for essential workers without a legal status. California Secretary of State Alex Padi.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 1st, 2021

Global Economy To Rebound In 2021 With APAC To Lead Recovery

Global economy to rebound in 2021 with APAC to lead recovery, says GlobalData Q4 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more APAC Set To Become The Fastest Growing Region T.....»»

Category: blogSource: valuewalkFeb 27th, 2021

Economic Report: Stimulus checks spark 2.4% surge in consumer spending and boost economy in early 2021

Americans increased spending in January for the first time in three months after the government sent $600 stimulus checks to families and boosted unemployment benefits as part of effort to shore up the economy......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 26th, 2021

Biden’s $15 minimum wage: Would it lift up the poor or kill jobs?

The Biden administration has cast its campaign to raise the minimum wage as a way to aid the working poor, reduce financial inequality and boost the economy. But the Congressional Budget Office estimated it would also end .....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneFeb 17th, 2021

The Wall Street Journal: India-focused ETFs may be ready to rebound

India’s economy took a pounding from the COVID-19 pandemic. But could the impact of vaccines — combined with the country’s underlying drivers of growth — boost Indian-focused exchange-traded funds in 2021?.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 7th, 2021

Despite Trump"s promises, the US trade deficit hit record highs last year. But it"s set to shrink in 2021 - and that"s good news for the economy.

The US trade deficit hit record levels in 2020, but there's good reason to think it will turnaround in 2021. This will boost the US economy. An American flag flies nearby w.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 6th, 2021

Bank of England downgrades UK growth forecast for 2021 after new lockdown - but holds interest rates as vaccine rollout picks up

The Bank of England was more pessimistic about 2021 growth, but said the UK's speedy vaccine rollout will boost the economy further out. .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 4th, 2021

New Mexico Outdoor Recreation director set to co-chair multi-state effort to boost outdoor economy

Axie Navas will co-chair an agreement among 13 states to protect and sustain natural resources and wildlife......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 22nd, 2021

Why State Aid Stirs Controversy From China to the EU

In theory, the system of free trade driving the world economy is supposed to provide a “level playing field” for all. In practice, countries have long complained that rivals unfairly dish out aid in the form of state-backed subsidies to boost .....»»

Category: topSource: washpostJan 22nd, 2021

Hawaii defense report includes action plan to boost military spending

The Hawaii state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism's Defense Economy SWOT Analysis & Repor.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 13th, 2021

State of the Region: A statistical snapshot of Atlanta and Georgia

The beginning of each new year is traditionally a time to stop and assess the current status of an organization, whether it is a city or a business. In this special section, Atlanta Business Chronicle provides a number of statistical snapshots for metr.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 8th, 2021

Walking the walk: Benefits of a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Atlanta is a melting pot, a region with a definitive international character. It is also a place where gender, ethnicity, class, disability status, age, sexual orientation and religion contribute to our cultural patina. These characteristics .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 8th, 2021

Europe Markets: European stocks and U.S. futures extend rally on hopes over fiscal stimulus and vaccine

European stocks extended gains on Thursday, on hopes both for a near-term boost of adrenaline to the global economy as well as hopes that vaccines will eventually put an end to the coronavirus pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 7th, 2021