US consumer confidence is rising, but job opportunities and hiring are falling sharply

US consumer confidence is rising, but job opportunities and hiring are falling sharply

Job opportunities fell by 358,000 in February, led by a decline in small and medium-sized businesses. Layoffs and layoffs increased to 1.721 million, and the rate increased to 1.1%. The Conference Board review shows few plans to buy big-ticket items despite some optimism WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) – U.S. consumer confidence rose unexpectedly in March, … Read more

China’s factories are experiencing the fastest growth in a year as the risks of war are increasing

Line chart titled 'China factory work'

Item 1 of 2 A worker works on the Nio electric vehicle production line at the JAC-NIO production plant in Hefei, Anhui province, China August 28, 2022. China Daily via REUTERS/File Photo [1/2]A worker works on the Nio electric vehicle production line at the JAC-NIO production plant in Hefei, Anhui province, China August 28, 2022. … Read more