Eurozone business activity rises for the first time in half a year as manufacturing sector shows signs of recovery

Business activity in the euro area has grown in March for the first time in six months, marking the largest increase since July. However, the modest recovery could be easily derailed by the third wave of Covid-19 infections. … Read More >Eurozone business activity rises for the first time in half a year as manufacturing sector shows signs of recovery

Italy should ramp up efforts to localize manufacturing in Russia to catch up to rival Germany, national business lobby says

Russia could easily become a production site for Italian companies that are actively exporting to Eurasian markets and outside, according to Ernesto Ferlenghi, vice president of the General Confederation of Italian Industry. … Read More >Italy should ramp up efforts to localize manufacturing in Russia to catch up to rival Germany, national business lobby says

With much of continent still affected by strict Covid-19 lockdowns, Moscow hotels surge ahead to top European occupancy charts

With other countries hampered by Covid-19 restrictions and canceled flights, Moscow has overtaken the rest of Europe to become the continent’s leader in hotel occupancy. The Russian capital has been in the top spot since November. … Read More >With much of continent still affected by strict Covid-19 lockdowns, Moscow hotels surge ahead to top European occupancy charts

German government criticized by employers for human rights law that threatens to limit company supply lines

German companies have criticized Chancellor Angela Merkel’s coalition for approving a law that will force employers to take action against foreign suppliers who breach human rights violations, potentially hitting supply chains. … Read More >German government criticized by employers for human rights law that threatens to limit company supply lines

CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: End the duopoly

According to a new Gallop poll, over 60 percent of those surveyed are dissatisfied with the two major political parties in the US. The country is divided politically, but the parties themselves are divided within. Add to this the fact that most voters don’t belong to either party. Is it finally time to move on from this duopoly? … Read More >CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: End the duopoly

Covid-19 aftermath: Coronavirus pandemic to force more than 100 million people to switch jobs within 10 years

Over 100 million workers across the world’s top economies will have to change occupations by 2030, disruption due to Covid-19 pandemic having accelerated current shifts in labor markets, consultant firm McKinsey & Company reports. … Read More >Covid-19 aftermath: Coronavirus pandemic to force more than 100 million people to switch jobs within 10 years

Farewell Larry: Remembering the King of Talk

Legendary broadcaster Larry King leaves a legacy of over 50,000 interviews birthed from the Brooklynite’s insatiable curiosity. Talkers Magazine publisher and show host Michael Harrison describes the transformation of talk radio, as the format has raced to keep up with ever-evolving media platforms and their listeners. … Read More >Farewell Larry: Remembering the King of Talk