Year: 2025

During the last quarter of 2024, the economy of the United States grew at an annualized pace of 2.3%, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This expansion rate was below the expected 2.6% and signaled a slowdown compared to the 3.1% increase noted in the previous quarter.In the fourth quarter of 2024, the United States economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.3%, as reported by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This growth rate fell short of the anticipated 2.6% and marked a deceleration from the 3.1% growth observed in the third quarter.Growth in the fourth quarter was mainly…

During the last quarter of 2024, the economy of the United States grew at an annualized pace of 2.3%, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This expansion rate was below the expected 2.6% and signaled a slowdown compared to the 3.1% increase noted in the previous quarter.In the fourth quarter of 2024, the United States economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.3%, as reported by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This growth rate fell short of the anticipated 2.6% and marked a deceleration from the 3.1% growth observed in the third quarter.Growth in the fourth quarter was mainly…

During the last quarter of 2024, the economy of the United States grew at an annualized pace of 2.3%, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This expansion rate was below the expected 2.6% and signaled a slowdown compared to the 3.1% increase noted in the previous quarter.In the fourth quarter of 2024, the United States economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.3%, as reported by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This growth rate fell short of the anticipated 2.6% and marked a deceleration from the 3.1% growth observed in the third quarter.Growth in the fourth quarter was mainly…

Lately, the job market for those who have just finished college has become more difficult. Although the country's unemployment rate remains stable at 4.1%, new graduates are facing considerable obstacles as they move from school into their careers.Worries of Employers and Perceived ReadinessUna encuesta realizada en diciembre reveló que cerca del 58% de los encargados de contratación piensan que los recién graduados universitarios no están listos para enfrentar las exigencias del mercado laboral. Las críticas frecuentemente se centran en supuestas carencias en motivación, habilidades de comunicación y profesionalismo entre los nuevos ingresantes. Algunos empleadores atribuyen estas deficiencias a un sistema…

En 2024, el mercado inmobiliario de Estados Unidos sufrió una notoria caída, con las ventas de viviendas existentes disminuyendo a niveles que no se veían desde 1995. La Asociación Nacional de Agentes Inmobiliarios informó que solo se vendieron 4.06 millones de casas durante el año, lo que representa una disminución del 0.7% respecto a 2023. Esta reducción resalta las dificultades que enfrentan tanto compradores como vendedores en la situación económica actual.Elementos que Contribuyen a la CaídaFactors Contributing to the DeclineAltas Tasas de Hipotecas: Durante 2024, la tasa promedio para una hipoteca fija a 30 años varió entre el 6% y…

European stock markets traded lower on Monday in the last full trading session of 2024, as investors braced for a quiet end to the year. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.5% in early afternoon trading in London, with most sectors posting losses. Technology, industrial and media stocks led the declines, while oil and gas stocks managed to post gains. Trading volumes remained light as markets across the region prepared to close early or remain closed until January 2 for the New Year holidays. Despite Monday's modest performance, European stocks are on track to end the year with moderate gains.…

No. 7-ranked Notre Dame earned a decisive 27-17 victory over No. 10 Indiana in the opening game of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff on Friday night in South Bend, Indiana. The Fighting Irish now turn their attention to their highly anticipated matchup against top-seeded Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1. This win marked a significant moment for Notre Dame, as they demonstrated their defensive supremacy and postseason readiness in front of their home crowd. . The game started with a bang as Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love stunned fans with a breathtaking 98-yard touchdown run. This first play…

Cars traveling through Manhattan will face new tolls starting just after midnight on January 5, 2025, as New York City implements the nation's first congestion pricing plan. However, the plan continues to face legal challenges, particularly from the state of New Jersey, which argues that the program could lead to environmental damage and economic consequences beyond the river. Key details on congestion pricing Under the congestion pricing system, motorists entering Manhattan below 60th Street will pay: Peak times (weekdays 5am-9pm, weekends 9am-9pm): $9 Off-peak times: $2.25 (a 75% discount) The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) expects a 10% reduction in cars…