22 October 2020
1) Many consider the next economic crisis to be the growing profusion of empty retail space, as tenants stop paying rent and reduce their offices, leaving commercial real estate in…
Asia (Economy, Finance, Business)
Europe (Economy, Finance, Business)
North America (Economy, Finance, Business)
21 October 2020
1) The drought in the western U.S. is the biggest in years and is predicted to worsen during the coming winter months. The drought is a major reason for the…
20 October 2020
1) China has warned the U.S. that it may start detaining Americans. Repeated warnings have been made to U.S. government representatives and through multiple channels, including the U.S. Embassy in…
19 October 2020
1) Another consequence of the pandemic is an estimated 8 million people have been forced into poverty. The federal Cares Act gave Americans a $1,200 stimulus check per person, plus…
16 October 2020
1) Peloton, the exercise machine maker, has recalled pedals on 27,000 of their bikes which have caused some injuries. The 27,000 bikes were manufactured between July 2013 and May 2016.…
15 October 2020
1) The much feared Diablo winds, along with its low humidity, will bring critical fire weather to Northern California through Friday, increasing the risks of wild fires. There are widespread…
Asia (Economy, Finance, Business)
Latin America (Economy, Finance, Business)
North America (Economy, Finance, Business)
14 October 2020
1) Cuba's economic minister urged calm as the government prepares to unify its dual currency system and multiple exchange rates in hopes of improving economic performance. The nation is undergoing…
13 October 2020
1) More bad news for the airline business with another expected huge round of losses coming. The second quarter was the worst financial hit in the history of the airline…
12 October 2020
1) With the recession from the Covid-19 came predictions of waves of bankruptcy filings as businesses, large and small, failed. But that wave of bankruptcy has not materialized, and so…
9 October 2020
1) The airlines around the world are expected to lose $77 billion dollars in the second half of 2020 as Covid-19 continues to crush air travel demand. There are desperate…