A “Help Wanted” sign hangs in the window of a restaurant in Medford, Massachusetts, US, January 25, 2023. Brian Snyder | Reuters Non-farm payrolls are expected to fall back – slightly – in March as consumers tune in for what is shaping up to be a healthy labor market. The US economy is estimated to … Read more
The March jobs report, due out on Friday morning, could provide a much-needed reality check after two months of turmoil in the US labor market. But even if a baseline can be reached, and there is clarity about the health of the labor market, it’s a whole new ball game now. The conflict in the … Read more
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii’s electricity customers should brace for possible increases in energy costs in the coming months, driven by rising global oil prices linked to rising political tensions, including the ongoing conflict involving Iran. As an island nation that relies heavily on imported fuel for power generation and transportation, Hawaii is very sensitive to … Read more