America has a labor crisis. The solution is already there – and it’s breaking | Good luck

America has a labor crisis. The solution is already there - and it's breaking | Good luck

In February, the US economy lost 92,000 jobs. Unemployment rose to 4.4%. Economists expected moderate growth. Instead, job losses were concentrated in construction, manufacturing, restaurants, administrative services and health care. But a serious crisis is not a bad month. It’s a structural change that’s been in the works for years. The workforce is shrinking – … Read more

The Iran conflict is destroying the economy, but experts are predicting a rise in defense spending – Breaking Defense

The Iran conflict is destroying the economy, but experts are predicting a rise in defense spending - Breaking Defense

BEIRUT – Amid the conflict in Iran, oil production facilities and shipping lanes – namely the Strait of Hormuz – have been targeted, disrupting the local and global economy. Imports such as natural gas from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as well as oil from Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have experienced … Read more