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Immigration slump drags US population growth to pandemic-era lows
demographics-and-population16 days ago

Immigration slump drags US population growth to pandemic-era lows

US population growth slowed to its weakest pace since the Covid-19 era as net international migration plunged by more than 50% in 2024-25, leaving the population at about 342 million after a 1.8 million increase. County data show most areas slowed or posted losses (roughly 40% of counties experienced net outflows); large cities that rely on international arrivals are seeing growth stall amid affordability-driven domestic outmigration, with New York City’s international inflows down sharply while domestic migration rose. Growth is strongest in some southern counties near Dallas and Houston. Economists warn the immigration drop could have lasting economic costs, potentially reducing consumer spending and GDP growth as immigrant inflows support the labor force and entrepreneurship.

via Financial Times|
#census-bureau#demographics-and-population#economic-impact
Health costs push Americans to ration care and delay retirement, poll finds
health1 month ago

Health costs push Americans to ration care and delay retirement, poll finds

A West Health–Gallup poll shows about one in three U.S. adults have rationed or skipped medications or borrowed money to pay for care, and nearly one in ten have postponed retirement because of health costs, with higher earners also reporting financial trade-offs. Experts say the trend signals sustained financial strain and a need for reform.

via NBC News|
#economic-impact#health#healthcare-costs
Dropping vaccination rates could push U.S. measles costs past $1 billion annually
health1 month ago

Dropping vaccination rates could push U.S. measles costs past $1 billion annually

Yale researchers project that a 1% yearly fall in measles vaccination over the next five years could drive U.S. annual costs to about $1.5 billion, covering medical care, public health response (surveillance and contact tracing), and lost productivity, with real outbreaks like those in Texas and the Carolinas highlighting strains on underfunded health departments—even though the vaccine itself is free.

via NBC News|
#economic-impact#health#measles
Sleep apnea drains billions from UK-US productivity every year, study finds
health1 month ago

Sleep apnea drains billions from UK-US productivity every year, study finds

A UCL-led study of 4,000 UK/US adults estimates obstructive sleep apnea costs the US and UK economies more than £137bn ($185bn) annually (US about $180bn; UK about £4.2bn), driven by lost workdays and reduced performance. With around 1 billion people affected globally and up to 85% undiagnosed, researchers call for workplace screening and earlier treatment, noting two-thirds of patients abandon CPAP therapy and that costs may be underestimated as medical and accident costs aren’t included. The study also highlights worker protections and concerns from unions about drivers facing penalties if diagnosed.

via The Guardian|
#cpap-adherence#economic-impact#health
AI Bear Case: A Hypothetical Path to a 40% S&P Selloff
markets1 month ago

AI Bear Case: A Hypothetical Path to a 40% S&P Selloff

MarketWatch summarizes a Citrini Research scenario in which widespread AI adoption disrupts demand and boosts automation, triggering white‑collar job losses and weaker consumer spending. The model envisions a non‑cyclical downturn that could push the S&P 500 down roughly 38–40% from 2026 highs by 2027–28, with ripple effects across bonds, private credit, and housing. The authors stress it’s a scenario‑based exercise, not a forecast.

via MarketWatch|
#artificial-intelligence#economic-impact#markets
Hawaii’s $760 Night: The Hidden Cost Behind Every Visitor Stay
business1 month ago

Hawaii’s $760 Night: The Hidden Cost Behind Every Visitor Stay

Hawaii hotels say 2025 produced a $12 billion economic ripple—an amount spread across the economy that translates to about $760 in economic impact per occupied room night once visitor spending on dining, shopping, transportation, and experiences is included, though this is not the room rate. Total visitor spending reached roughly $21.75 billion with arrivals near 9.6 million, and daily per-person spending rose to about $273. Base rates, resort fees, parking and taxes push the tax-inclusive cost toward ~19%, and despite higher spending, hotel profitability has not fully rebounded and some properties have downsized or closed. The figures underscore scale and leverage, but where the money ultimately benefits locally remains a point of debate.

via Beat of Hawaii|
#business#economic-impact#hawaii
Golden Frenzy: Americans cash in as prices surge for gold and silver
business2 months ago

Golden Frenzy: Americans cash in as prices surge for gold and silver

Rising prices push gold above $5,000 per ounce and silver above $100 as everyday Americans rush to sell gold bars, coins, and even heirloom pieces. Pawn shops report lines out the door and staff doubled to handle demand, driven by gold and silver’s safe-haven status amid economic and geopolitical jitters. Analysts project further gains—Goldman Sachs and Bank of America foresee ~$5,400–$6,000 an ounce by year’s end—while refiners benefit from sending raw metal to processing rather than reselling, and some sellers experience windfalls from scrap or broken jewelry.

via CNN|
#business#economic-impact#gold
WTTC warns proposed ESTA social-media checks could dent US travel, costing billions and thousands of jobs
world2 months ago

WTTC warns proposed ESTA social-media checks could dent US travel, costing billions and thousands of jobs

WTTC warns that a proposed rule requiring social-media history from ESTA travelers could deter international visitors to the US, potentially reducing arrivals by as much as 4.7 million in 2026 (a 23% drop) and costing about $15.7 billion in visitor spending and over 150,000 jobs. The rule would require ESTA applicants to provide social-media handles from the last five years, with public comments open until February 9.

via CNN|
#economic-impact#international-travel#social-media-history
Trump’s proposed 10% credit-card cap could save consumers billions but curb access for some borrowers
business2 months ago

Trump’s proposed 10% credit-card cap could save consumers billions but curb access for some borrowers

Trump floated a 10% APR cap on credit cards for one year—potentially saving consumers about $100 billion annually in interest per Vanderbilt analysis—yet it could limit credit for low-income and subprime borrowers and weigh on spending; banks warn of higher fees or reduced rewards, and enactment would likely require legislation rather than executive action.

via CBS News|
#business#consumer-finance#credit-cards
California's Billionaire Tax Sparks Divided Reactions and Potential Exodus
business3 months ago

California's Billionaire Tax Sparks Divided Reactions and Potential Exodus

California is considering a 5% one-time wealth tax on residents worth over $1 billion, which could impact over 214 billionaires, including notable figures like Palmer Luckey, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jensen Huang. The tax aims to generate revenue but faces criticism for potentially prompting wealthy residents to leave the state, affecting California's economy.

via Business Insider|
#billionaires#business#california
The Role of Oil and Intervention in Venezuela's Crisis
world3 months ago

The Role of Oil and Intervention in Venezuela's Crisis

The US launched a military operation to remove Venezuelan President Maduro, leading to uncertain political and economic consequences, especially for Venezuela's oil industry, which has suffered under Maduro's regime. The situation raises questions about future US-Venezuela relations, sanctions, and the global oil market, with potential implications for oil production, foreign investment, and US energy policy.

via CGEP|
#economic-impact#oil-industry#sanctions