Labor market

How Robots are Revolutionizing Solar Panel Installation: Addressing Labor Shortages and Cutting Costs

Facing labor shortages, energy companies like AES are turning to robots like Maximo to speed up solar panel installation, reduce…

1 year ago

Job Seekers Face Growing Concerns in Cooling Labor Market

Job seekers' confidence is waning as the labor market cools, with rising unemployment and fewer job openings making it harder…

1 year ago

Canada’s New Policies on Temporary Foreign Workers

This decision follows concerns over housing shortages and strains on public services, prompting Ottawa to take action. Restrictions on temporary…

2 years ago

Oman’s Temporary Visa Ban on Bangladeshi Nationals

Oman's recent suspension of visas for Bangladeshi nationals, as clarified by the Embassy of Oman in Dhaka, has stirred discussions…

2 years ago

The Delicate Balancing Act of Interest Rates, Bank of England’s Dilemma Amidst Persistent Inflation

Navigating the complexities of persistent inflation, the Bank of England faces a crucial dilemma. While some economists argue for sustained…

2 years ago

Bank Earnings Propel U.S. Stocks to New Highs Surging Economic Optimism

U.S. stocks are surging to new highs, driven by strong bank earnings and a resilient economy. As investor optimism grows,…

2 years ago

The pandemic broke the Fed’s model; this week may show how much

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used his first four years as the world's top central banker to reshape U.S. monetary…

3 years ago

U.S. consumer confidence dips; more plan to buy big-ticket items

U.S. consumer confidence ebbed slightly in January, with more consumers planning to purchase homes, automobiles and other big- ticket items…

4 years ago

Analysis: Higher U.S. food benefits give legs to dollar stores’ fresh food push

U.S. dollar stores including Dollar General and Family Dollar are likely to see a sales and earnings boost from the…

4 years ago