Senate Democrats Pass Budget, Biden Wins
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has approved a big election-year economic package for the Democrats. The bill is less ambitious than President Joe Biden’s original domestic goals. But it embodies a deep-seated party dream of slowing global warming, easing drug costs and taxing big business. Democrats thwarted efforts by about 30 Republicans to block legislation. Biden has sought expeditious passage through the House, which is expected to give Congress final approval as he returns from the summer recess on Friday.
What’s in the big Democrat bill? Climate, health care, and savings
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democrats’ estimated $740 billion economic package is far from what President Joe Biden first envisioned in his efforts to rebuild America’s public infrastructure and family support system. Approve the albeit substantial compromise package and proceed to the next stage of the House. Consisting of strategies for healthcare, climate change and deficit reduction, we expect to make the largest ever investment in tackling inflation and fighting global warming. A key component is to limit out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for seniors in the Medicare program to $2,000 annually. It also applies to a $300 billion federal deficit reduction.
China July exports rise, trade surplus hits record high
BEIJING (AP) — China’s export growth continued to pick up in July as the trade surplus hit a record high. China’s exports rose 18% year-on-year to her $333 billion, up from 17.9% in June, according to China Customs data. However, imports continue to be soft, with him up 2.3% in July compared to a year ago. This is lower than economists’ estimates of 4% and suggests weak domestic demand amid lockdowns across the country as China tries to contain her COVID-19 outbreak. China’s total trade surplus reached $101.3 billion in July, breaking a record set in June. The economy has recovered from the start of the year when manufacturing and logistics were disrupted by strict COVID-19 restrictions, including his two-month lockdown in Shanghai.
Demand for grocery delivery cools as food prices rise
U.S. demand for grocery delivery has cooled as food prices have risen. While some shoppers are transitioning to picking up cheaper groceries, others are returning to stores, with experts saying grocery deliveries are slowing down in the first three months of the pandemic. In the month he saw five years of growth. In June 2020, grocery delivery was his $3.4 billion business. But by June 2022, it had fallen by 26%. Consulting firm Chase Design says fuel and labor costs make it hard for him to get shipping under $10. With food price inflation at his highest level in 40 years, the premium is hard to accept for some consumers.
‘Semi-entrepreneurs’ see opportunities and challenges in franchising
NEW YORK (AP) — In the months after the pandemic hit, many people with corporate jobs took a fresh look at what they do for a living. I quit my job and looked for alternatives, such as opening a franchise with an established brand. say they like access to tools and operations they don’t get. But franchising also presents many challenges. There are many rules and regulations to follow and long contracts that can be difficult to get out of.
Musk says Twitter deal could move forward with ‘bot’ information
Elon Musk said Saturday that he plans to buy Twitter for $44 billion if the company can confirm details about how the company measures whether user accounts are “spambots” or real people. The billionaire and Tesla CEO is trying to back out of an April agreement to buy the social media company, and Twitter sued him last month to complete the deal. I was. Musk countersued, accusing Twitter of misleading the team as to the true size of its user base, and saying other issues amounted to fraud and breach of contract. I am heading to court.
Traffic Problems Pile Up For Confused Subway Passengers In Boston
BOSTON (AP) — Every week seems to bring a new traffic accident story for Boston subway riders. There were runaway trains, subway cars spewing smoke and fire, fatal accidents, rush hour trains running on weekend schedules, and brand new subway cars that stopped running. It prompted an investigation by the Department of Transportation and worried political leaders. One of the more troubling failures occurred when MBTA temporarily excluded all new orange and redline cars in his June. Republican Gov. Charlie Baker says the majority of trips end without drama, despite the trouble.
‘What kind of recession?’: US employers added 528,000 jobs in July
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers flashed recession warning signs last month, alleviating recession fears, despite giving President Joe Biden some good news ahead of the midterm elections. added a staggering 528,000 jobs. The unemployment rate fell further to 3.5% from 3.6%, matching the lowest level in more than 50 years reached just before the pandemic hit. COVID-19 hit the US in March 2020 and he said her 22 million jobs lost in April have all been restored. Economists had expected just 250,000 new jobs last month, down from June’s revised 398,000. Instead, July turned out to be his best month since February.
5 takeaways from July’s employment report
NEW YORK (AP) — The July jobs report was a surprise in many ways. Employers created his 528,000 jobs last month, more than double the market’s expectations, despite fears of blistering inflation and a possible recession. The job market has now recovered all the jobs lost in the pandemic recession and the unemployment rate is back to pre-pandemic levels. The report shows that hiring continues at a rapid pace, contrasting with other signs of a slowdown in the US economy. A strong job market likely means the Federal Reserve must continue to aggressively raise interest rates to combat decades of high inflation.
Ukrainian grain shipments offer hope but won’t solve food crisis
BEIRUT (AP) — A ship carrying corn to Lebanon offers hope after becoming the first ship to depart Ukraine’s Black Sea port since Russia’s invasion. Lebanon has the highest food inflation rate in the world and relies on the Black Sea region for almost all of its wheat. It’s an important first step towards reaching parts of Africa, the Middle East and Asia where we live. But its small size means that the first shipments won’t drive down food prices or alleviate the global food crisis anytime soon. It states that it is for animal feed and not for human consumption.
