Economy News

May’s Hiring Rise: Employment Surges by 272K, Wage Growth Hits 4.1%

Article Summary – In May, employment saw gains in several industries, including health care, government, leisure and hospitality, as well as professional, scientific, and technical services. Wage growth also continued, with average hourly earnings rising by 4.1 percent over the past year. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate stands at 4.0 percent.

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Linda Butler: Utilize all climate funds

Article Summary – The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed in 2022, is the largest climate bill in U.S history and has led to significant investments in clean renewable energy. The IRA offers subsidies, tax rebates, and incentives that have led to the announcement of projects involving over 170,000 new clean

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Unexpected Supporters of Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Arise

Article Summary – Two right-leaning industry groups, the American Petroleum Institute and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, have shown support for parts of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, specifically the tax incentives for clean energy. Initially against the Act due to corporate tax hikes and a methane emissions fee, the

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Orsted secures $680m JPMorgan support for Denmark’s solar projects

Article Summary – Denmark’s Orsted has secured a $680m investment from JPMorgan for two US renewable energy projects spurred by the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act. The investment will fund the Eleven Mile Solar Center in Arizona and the Sparta Solar project in Texas. The Inflation Reduction Act allows tax

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