03/26/2022
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When it comes to the effects of international sanctions, everyday Iranians are experts.
Until the recent moves against Russia, Iran faced more sanctions than any country.
Millions of workers have left their jobs during the pandemic. And many of them are completely reinventing their careers.
With demand high in sectors like construction, some people are using the "Great Resignation" to go in a new direction.
The U.S. population living in multigenerational households has quadrupled in the last 50 years. The biggest factor driving the trend is, yes, money.
It's a trend that's been spurred on by the pandemic.
At the Game Developers Conference, panels are discussing integrating NFTs and cloud software into gaming.
At GDC, panels discuss integrating NFTs and cloud software into gaming. Workplace culture and 4-day workweeks are another big topic.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the sanctions placed on Russia by the West are putting supplies of steel, palladium and grain at risk, as well as setting back global aviation and adding to the chaos of the shipping industry.
Adam Posen of the Peterson Institute says that could lead to less varied, costlier goods and a more divided and politically uncertain world.
The goal of any kind of humanitarian aid is to help the recipients, of course. But also to get credit for helping.
Countries and international organizations want people to know about the foreign aid they provide.
Homes in mostly white neighborhoods appraise at three times the value of similar homes in Black and Latinx neighborhoods.
And this week, the Biden administration released a plan to combat racial inequity in the appraisal of home values.
The plan offers a number of steps to improve oversight of the home appraisal industry, and train appraisers.
There are about 400,000 unfilled positions in cyber security in the U.S. according to the trade group ISC-squared, and thatâs likely an undercount.
Without cybersecurity expertise in the C-suite and on the board, companies don't know what they don't know.
Itâll take some coordination in the U.S. There are 50 states, each with its own ID laws. And many different tech companies are developing these features, which could make adoption clunky for businesses: https://trib.al/UYE2R5j
Russia makes steel the dirty, old-fashioned way. Europe hoped its trade relationship could spur a cleanup.
With the European Union's ban on Russian steel, countries might struggle to satisfy demand. But recycling could help.
Today on #MarketplaceTech, we talk about the burnout cybersecurity professionals are facing.
The White House this week warned about potential Russian cyberattacks. The people responsible for defending against those attacks are already under severe pressure.
There is a lot of burnout, especially in the people who respond to cybersecurity incidents because itâs constant crisis management.
Workers have quit their jobs in record numbers over the last year and the phenomenon known as the Great Resignation doesnât appear to be slowing.
But this period of workforce change also represents new opportunities.
An era of workforce turnover can open new opportunities for both employers and workers, says management consultant Keith Ferrazzi.
Lake Powell, which provides hydropower to seven western states, is at historic lows.
Hydropower is a diminishing resources in a megadrought. And alternatives in the West can be costlier and produce more carbon emissions.
The longer Russiaâs invasion of Ukraine drags on, the higher the actual cost of keeping the assault going.
In the long run, the country's economy will pay a high price.
You know those emails from IT about the cybersecurity training you still havenât completed? It might be time you started taking those more seriously.
While big energy and financial firms are better defended than they used to be, other critical industries are still vulnerable.
Reliable information, telehealth services and social support may be harder to come by for the unconnected.
Researchers found the correlation across rural, urban and suburban communities..
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While the economy is recovering, the number of jobs still available has been a cause of concern for the Federal Reserve.
There are a total of 11.3 million job openings, according to Labor Department data.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has rocked global commodities markets. But one commodity has been more topsy-turvy than all the rest: nickel.
Commodities prices have been rocked since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But none has been so topsy-turvy as nickel.
In the month since Russia invaded Ukraine, hundreds of global companies have pulled out of Russia. But for the pharmaceutical industry, the leaving has been noticeably slower.
Drugmakers have pulled some nonlifesaving products, hesitating to punish ordinary Russians by withdrawing vital treatments.
The SEC is Wall Streetâs watchdog â and whether it likes it or not, the agency is spending a lot of time figuring out how to deal with cryptocurrencies.
SEC delays decision on allowing exchange-traded funds. It has to make big calls on digital currencies, whether it wants to or not.
Russia produces 40% of the worldâs palladium, found in catalytic converters. And the war in Ukraine could drive up the price of catalytic converters.
They're valuable in part because the palladium inside is expensive. And Russia provides much of the world's palladium.
How do you deal with financial differences? On the very first #ThisIsUncomfortable episode, you met Nika & Terence. For them, money became this pesky third wheel.
Nearly 3 yrs later, host Reema Khrais caught up with them! Revisit their podcast ep here: https://mktplc.org/3L3THq6
The early days of the pandemic were rough for the cruise line industry, and recovery is coming back in fits and starts.
Consumer demand was strong for the holidays in late 2021, but then the omicron wave hit.
The Federal Trade Commission has ordered some companies to destroy algorithms built on deceptively gathered data, a penalty that could affect them more than a monetary fine.
The FTC has ordered some companies to get rid of algorithms built on deceptively gathered data..
Russian attacks continue to take a heavy toll on the Ukrainian people and the nationâs economy. But how do you quantify that cost and what it would take to recover?
Ukraineâs economy is being strangled, says Natalie Jaresko, citing the need for international support as well as Russian reparations.
It's the Federal Reserveâs job to try and tame inflation. But they aren't always successful at doing that while avoiding a recession.
Bringing the economy in for a so-called "soft landing" has proven difficult for the Fed in past economic cycles.
The price of diesel fuel is up 50% from a year ago. And the vast majority of school buses have diesel engines.
Some districts are turning to COVID relief funds to cover the increased cost.
Some 43 million Americans have unpaid medical bills that end up on their credit reports. But now, some credit reporting firms are changing the weight they give to that debt.
Credit reporting firms say they are making changes to the way they account for medical debt. That could help improve some people's credit scores.
Russia has nickel. And Nickel is a component of some stainless steel â an essential facet of the industry.
The price of the metal nickel has been volatile for the past couple of weeks.
For a long time, social scientists believed the "hot hand" phenomenon was a fallacy. But the debate is also a reminder about something bigger.
From basketball to investing, does success beget success?
The HIV/AIDS pandemic, which emerged in the 1980s, left a legacy of drug research and health care gaps that affect the COVID pandemic today.
Both pandemics were âa virus that we knew nothing about in the beginning â causing tremendous panic and consternation in society.â
In a new book, Wall Street Journal reporters Kirsten Grind and Katherine Sayre explore the life and legacy of famed entrepreneur and Zappos co-founder, Tony Hsieh.
âIt was his lifeâs mission, and it was ultimately his downfall,â write Kirsten Grind and Katherine Sayer in a new book.
This supply chain hiccup has left many brewers scrambling for alternatives.
Manufacturer Ball Corp. reporting unprecedented demand for its cans during the pandemic, raises its minimum order fivefold.
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