A customer shops at a Kroger supermarket on July 15, 2022 in Houston. Brandon Bell | Getty Images While experts debate whether the US is on the brink of an economic downturn, many Americans are already bracing for a recession. So far, 66% of Americans are concerned that a major recession is imminent, compared to … Read more
David Sachs | The Image Bank | Getty Images It’s no secret that the first half of 2022 brought many expensive changes for consumers: The S&P 500 index fell 20.6% in its largest first-half drop since 1970, dragging investor portfolios down. The Federal Reserve approved a 75 basis point rate hike in June, the biggest … Read more
Woman pushing shopping cart on her back in supermarket aisle David Spiegel | Getty Images Experts weigh the odds of how likely a recession is and how quickly it could hit us. According to a new survey from MagnifyMoney, most Americans – 70% – already believe an economic downturn is imminent. The online survey was … Read more
In America, blood means big business. The North American blood market was valued at $3.3 billion in 2021, according to Global Market Insights Inc. According to the Census Bureau, blood makes up 2.69% of US exports. Since there is no substitute for human blood, it can be difficult to meet the demand. During the Covid … Read more