Skepticism about including environmental considerations in economic and financial decision-making remains in the United States, where conservatives have disparaged investing guidelines that put a priority on a company’s performance along environmental, social and governance lines. The social cost of carbon, another measurement tool for assessing the economic impact of regulations through their effect on carbon […]
In recent years, working for, or banking with, a traditional financial institution was decidedly uncool. Far cooler was working for or banking with one of the many fintech startups that seemed to thumb their nose at stodgy bank brands. Then the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates, stocks tanked, and a lot of fintech outfits that […]
[The stream is slated to start at 2:30 a.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] Moderated by CNBC’s Steve Sedgwick, top business leaders discuss at Davos, Switzerland, how financial actors respond to ongoing disruptions while keeping pace with technological advancement. Joining CNBC is Ronald P. […]
Playing hard in Montana means the inevitable wear and tear of sporting and outdoor equipment. Backcountry Bobbin, a new sewing repair shop in Kalispell, is aiming to keep gear in commission for as long as possible. Owner Perry Leysens initially learned how to sew in order to salvage his own gear. In his efforts to […]
A shopper looks for produce at Reams Food Store in Sandy on Sept. 23, 2022. (Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News) Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. inflation marked six straight months of declines in December with the overall rate coming in at 6.5% over the same time last year and down […]
“Enough is enough.” Those are the words of a local business owner who is frustrated by the homeless crisis. He says his restaurant has been the target of many crimes including arson and vandalism. That’s why he is threatening to take matters into his own hands. The business owner recently bought a shuttle bus so […]
Islamabad/New Delhi CNN — Pakistan’s economic woes show no signs of letting up in 2023. The South Asian nation announced a new energy conservation plan Tuesday as its fragile economy continues to struggle with multiple challenges. The government has ordered all markets to close by 8.30 pm and restaurants by 10 pm, according to a […]
On Jan. 1, Washington will have the highest minimum wage in the nation. ANACORTES, Wash. — On Jan. 1, Washington’s minimum wage will jump to $15.74 an hour. The $1.25 increase makes it the highest in the nation. Waitress Kaisha Paul works to support her family of three at Anacortes’ Rockfish Grill. She’s grateful for […]
Hong Kong CNN — As China moves ever closer to fully reemerging from three years of government-imposed Covid isolation and reintegrating with the world, economic expectations are high. Beijing’s recent pivot from its stringent zero-Covid strategy — which had long choked businesses — is expected to inject vitality into the world’s second-largest economy next year. […]
Spartan Construction of Burlington is celebrating 40 years of business. The construction company is headed by Dianne Brossart of Fort Mitchell and employs 30 people who contribute to safe, durable infrastructure in more than a dozen states. The family business supports connectivity and community through roadway and airport projects, utility and conduit jobs, and even […]