ECONOMIC AND FINANCE REPORT

1) Economic growth revised downwards to 3.4% for the fourth quarter. 2) De Beers, the major marketeer of diamonds, is fighting back on lab-grown diamonds. For decades De Beers has…

On podcast episode #2 hosts Sammy BE, Luisa L, and Savannah Bee discuss popular trending topics in entertainment, music, media, sports and politics. The trio discussed topics ranging from the…

1) There are suggestions that people shouldn’t be worried about the stock market, rather they should worry about having a job with the possible weakening of economy. 2) Markets fell…

1) Japan has embarked on a massive military buildup to counter the growing threat of China. They are purchasing F35’s for use on their new aircraft carrier, their first since…

1) Amazon has opened another cashier-less store where video cameras watch customers pick items off the shelves and totals their bill, automatically charging their credit card. This is another sign…

1) Indicators of coming inflation picked up in November. Core consumer price index increased 0.2% in previous month, making for a yearly increase of 2.2%. 2) There are fears of…

1) More states are considering enacting or raising their minimum wages, which is gaining popular support with more of their constituents. 2) Downward spiral of international markets, from fearful repercussions…

See new Podcast below: EFR PODCAST Ep. #29: SOCIAL ME PLATFORM Feat. Rodney Hassell 1) Japan’s military anticipates spending record amounts in buying US arms over the next five years.…

The EFR Podcast Ep. #29, James Lymon, Jon Don Sterling “On The Boards” and me Sammy BE ,brought you a great podcast. We interviewed a well known comedian and online…

1) The arrest of a top Chinese executive of Huawei, a major Chinese high technology company, caused world markets, including the Dow, to fall. The Dow dropped 777 points before…