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Why Factories Are Having Trouble Filling Nearly 400,000 Open Jobs
For every 20 positions, there’s one qualified candidate, says one manufacturing chief executive. Some of President Trump’s policies are likely to exacerbate the problem. Source […]
What to Know About U.S. Warning to Citizens Abroad Amid Israel-Iran Conflict
The State Department warned of the potential for demonstrations against Americans overseas because of U.S. intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict. What you need to know. […]
Second Fed Official Indicates Support for Faster Rate Cuts
Comments from two officials, both appointed by President Trump, suggest a split among policymakers. Source link
The China Wild Card in the Iran Strike Aftermath
Beijing is one of Tehran’s most important economic partners. But experts question how much China will help Iran if it retaliates against the United States. […]
Island-Hopping on a D.I.Y. Caribbean Cruise
Ferries departing the dual-nation island of St. Maarten and St. Martin offer easy sailing to surrounding destinations at bargain prices. Source link
‘The Better Life Is Out of Reach’: The Chinese Dream Is Slipping Away
Promised a path to prosperity through hard work and education, China’s working class youths are hitting immovable ceilings. Source link
Global Markets Dip as Traders Gauge Fallout From U.S. Strikes on Iran
Any disruption to traffic in the Strait of Hormuz would have significant economic effects, especially for Asian nations dependent on oil from the Middle East. […]
Fred Smith, Billionaire Founder of FedEx, Is Dead at 80
His vision for how to ship packages overnight led to not just a new company, but also a new sector of the world economy and […]
The Big Question Facing Energy Markets: Will Iran Disrupt Oil and Gas Flows?
Crude oil futures will begin trading at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday, providing an early look at the market’s reaction to the U.S. strikes. […]