US Economy

TL/DR - Inflation is threatening healthcare access in the US, particularly in rural areas, as the cost of medical services rises but Medicare reimbursement rates remain stagnant, according to Rep. Larry Bucshon. This widening gap means physicians are inadequately compensated for their services, leading to a decline in rural medical practices.…

TL/DR - Alaska expects modest job growth of 1.7% in 2024, largely driven by infrastructure and energy spending, according to a report from the state labor department. The construction sector will add 1,100 jobs (a 6.7% increase), while mining and oil are predicted to add 1,000 jobs (an 8.7% rise). However, the state faces a labor shortage due to…

TL/DR - The article discusses the surge in consumer prices that led to inflation surpassing the targets set by central bankers, resulting in a series of interest-rate hikes. The actions taken by policymakers, with the intention of regaining their credibility in managing monetary stability, risked negatively impacting growth and potentially…

TL/DR - In 2023, significant layoffs in the tech sector saw over 240,000 jobs lost, including nearly 7,000 in November alone. However, the climate tech sector has shown growth, with clean energy jobs increasing by 10% over the past two years, according to a report by industry group E2. Looking forward, the fastest-growing job fields are…