US Economy Adds 206,000 Jobs in June, Unemployment Rises to 4.1%

Jul 05, 2024 19:16 pm UTC| Economy

The US economy added 206,000 jobs in June, meeting economists expectations, but the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, the highest in over two years, according to recent labor data. June Job Growth Slows to 206,000 as...

Detroit’s legacy of housing inequity has caused long-term health impacts − these policies can help mitigate that harm

Jul 04, 2024 06:29 am UTC| Economy Real Estate

Detroiters who face rising rents, poor living conditions and systemic barriers to affordable and safe housing are at greater risk of poor health, our research finds. We study the connection between housing inequities...

Have-not neighbourhoods hurt by about-face on engaging with the community in urban planning

Jul 04, 2024 06:25 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Community engagement became a formal requirement of planning in Canada via the neighbourhood improvement program of the 1970s. That program required local governments to work together with residents to rehabilitate...

The energy transition requires a lot of minerals and metals — which could impact our lakes

Jul 04, 2024 06:23 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Bringing about the energy transition is essential, but it will require developing a significant amount of minerals and green electricity, such as hydroelectricity. These activities often take place on Indigenous lands and...

Nuclear power has an advantage not reflected in the average price. It’s price stability, and for some users that matters

Jul 04, 2024 06:22 am UTC| Economy Business

Much of the debate about nuclear power in the month since the Coalition announced its plan to install reactors in seven states has been about cost. But some things matter more to electricity users than the average price...

Busan Designated as Special Financial Opportunity Zone, Heralding a New Financial Ecosystem

Jul 04, 2024 03:38 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Economy

Busans Munhyeon Financial District and the second phase of the North Port redevelopment area have been designated as a Financial Opportunity Advancement Zone. Companies relocating to this special zone will receive...

The IMF is failing countries like Kenya: why, and what can be done about it

Jul 03, 2024 14:18 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

The recent Kenyan protests are a warning that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is failing. The public does not think it is helping its member countries manage their economic and financial problems, which are being...