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Goldman Sachs economists have analyzed the potential economic consequences of the upcoming US presidential election. They predict that if Donald Trump wins, there will be a negative impact on GDP due to tariffs and tighter immigration policies. However, if Vice President Kamala Harris wins and Democrats control both chambers of Congress, there will be a slight boost to GDP growth due to increased spending and tax credits. In a divided-government scenario with Harris as president, the effects of policy changes would be small and neutral. The report also discusses the potential impact of immigration and trade policies. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the employees that will be affected by the planned closing of a facility by chain belts manufacturer Rexnord in Milwaukee, Wisconsin such as Brian Bousum. Topics mentioned include the outsourcing of the factory jobs in the U.S. that affects American workers, the decline of manufacturing industry workforce in the U.S., and the promise of President Donald Trump to save jobs in the country.

Trump said the Secret Service did not warn him about the shooter's presence despite identifying the assailant as "suspicious" before Trump was on stage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the potential impact of the proposed Schedule F on the federal workforce and pay protections. Schedule F, which was introduced by former President Donald Trump, aims to remove job protections for rank-and-file federal employees, making them easier to fire. While the Office of Personnel Management has taken steps to strengthen regulatory protections against such attempts, Trump and other Republican candidates, such as Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, continue to support the idea. However, experts believe that the possibility of completely gutting federal workforce protections is remote, as the civil service system is protected by laws that cannot be easily overturned. Federal employees have mechanisms in place to appeal any unfair firings and protect their pay and benefits. It is advised for federal employees to research and understand each candidate's proposals regarding job protections, pay, and benefits. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the report conducted by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce which predicts the infrastructure proposal of the U.S. President Donald Trump could create 11 million jobs. It mentions the statement from Jess Guerra of Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC), Allison Holmes of Davidson County Community College in Thomasville, North Carolina, and Sue Ellspermann of Ivy Tech Community College regarding the matter. INSET: Report sees boom from infrastructure proposal, but.

The article reports on the potential for the $8 billion agriculture industry of Florida to face labor shortages due to the immigration crackdown of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. The shortages are said to be possible as the state's sector has its share of undocumented immigrants from Haiti and many other places. The state is also recognized as the leader of worker positions under H-2A temporary agricultural program certified by the Department of Labor.

Musk also reportedly told investors he plans to fire nearly three quarters of the company's workforce. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the impact of the homeownership and labor shortage in the economic growth in the U.S. following Great Recession. Topics discussed include the implication of the coexistence between unemployment and labor shortage, the concern over the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to give emphasis on factory capacity and job creation on economic retaliation, and the support of independent business organizations to Trump.

The article discusses several reasons why U.S. President Donald Trump needs to improve his policy on homemaking parents. Topics mentioned include the impact of lowering tax rate for secondary earners on labor force participation and the opportunity cost of having children, the role of homemakers in the civic organizations which communities depend, and tax deduction for joint filers.

The article focuses on the concerns raised by design firms in the U.S. about infrastructure funding, tariffs, and staff shortages despite the continued growth of the market. Topics include the disappointment expressed by the industry from the major infrastructure bill proposed by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the impact of the proposed tariffs and labor shortage to the industry, and the growth of the consolidation activity among firms. INSET: IPS: Speed-to-Market Solution.

The article focuses on anti-free-trade rhetoric from U.S. Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders and the impact free trade has had on the U.S. labor force. It states a paper from David Autor, David Dorn and Gordon Hanson found Chinese imports resulted in around 2.4 million U.S. jobs being lost from 1999 to 2011, with slow job growth preventing them from finding jobs in other sectors. It suggests that next U.S. President will not be able to demand new terms from trading partners.

It's already clear that Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland have suffered a smaller economic setback during the Covid crisis than the euro zone or the U.K. Though far from perfect -- Sweden's anti-lockdown strategy and high death rate even drew criticism from King Carl XVI Gustaf, while Denmark's fight against a coronavirus mutation culminated in a botched mink cull -- the bigger picture remains one of economic strength. Sweden and Denmark have debt of roughly 40% of GDP, while the highest ratio in the region is in Finland, at close to 70%. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- In the 21st century's toughest test yet of nation-state governance, the Nordics stand out. It's already clear that Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland have suffered a smaller economic setback during the Covid crisis than the euro zone or the U.K. Though far from perfect -- Sweden's anti-lockdown strategy and high death rate even drew criticism from King Carl XVI Gustaf, while Denmark's fight against a coronavirus mutation culminated in a botched mink cull -- the bigger picture remains one of economic strength. Sweden and Denmark have debt of roughly 40% of GDP, while the highest ratio in the region is in Finland, at close to 70%. [Extracted from the article]

China's cabinet called for a further reduction in the reserve ratio as the government seeks to ease monetary conditions to support the economy amid the impact of the coronavirus The Fed is ramping up cash injections to as much as $505 billion in a bid to keep short-term financing markets functioning through quarter-end Australia is planning a multi billion-dollar fiscal stimulus plan to buttress the economy from the coronavirus outbreak that threatens to tip the nation into its first recession since 1991. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- America's jobs engine roared in January and wage gains rebounded, offering fresh momentum for the economy and a tailwind for President Donald Trump at the start of the election year. White House chief economic adviser Larry Kudlow said the employment-population ratio remains below an earlier peak in 2006 and has room to gain. Annual revisions to historical data did take some shine off recent years' job growth, cutting the 2018 job gain to 2.31 million from 2.68 million. [Extracted from the article]

The Federal Reserve and President Donald Trump may be at loggerheads over interest rates, but they have one thing in common right now: the resilient U.S. labor market is helping both be more patient. For Trump, it likely reduces the urgency for a trade deal with China even with investors fretting about a possible tariff increase on Dec. 15, given that escalating levies have so far failed to significantly dent the U.S. labor market. [Extracted from the article]

The Federal Reserve and President Donald Trump may be at loggerheads over interest rates, but they have one thing in common right now: the resilient U.S. labor market is helping both be more patient. For Trump, it likely reduces the urgency for a trade deal with China even with investors fretting about a possible tariff increase on Dec. 15, given that escalating levies have so far failed to significantly dent the U.S. labor market. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on proposal of president Donald Trump administration to merge the U.S. departments of labor and education. Topics discussed include announcement of the plan by president Donald Trump; introduction of new department of education and the workforce which would be charged with meeting the end-to-end needs of American workers and students; succession of the plan to the coordinated resources Americans in the 21st Century economy.

While union organizing campaigns are the chief way unions seek entry into an employer's business, employers should keep in mind that the National Labor Relations Board election process is not the only way for unions to create headaches for employers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the impact of the hire American rhetoric of U.S. President Donald Trump on the information technology (IT) services sector in the U.S. It states that it holds back the U.S-based IT services provider from investing offshore and put hiring on hold at their operations in India. It mentions that the U.S. could face shortage of skilled IT jobs due to the complexities of changing immigration rules.

The article discusses challenges that lie ahead of the horticulture industry in the U.S. under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Topics discussed include an increase in the use of H-2A, the agricultural program, the capping of the H-2B program, barriers to immigration reform and issues with labor and workforce.

The article explores the potential impact of proposed cuts by the administration of president Donald Trump to Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits. Emphasis is given to topics such as the dominance among SSDI beneficiaries of white rural voters who supported Trump, the aging of the U.S. workforce, and access to health insurance and Medicare benefits.

The article discusses layoffs in the information technology industry in India and the restricted immigration policies of U.S. president Donald Trump. Emphasis is given to topics such as a review of the H-1B visa program, the impact of automation and less customer demand, and the labor supply for companies such as Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. and Infosys Ltd.

The article talks about U.S. Department of Education becoming less active under the leadership of newly elected U.S President Donald Trump. It talks of he proposing a cut in the funding and a reduction to the department's workforce and hiring of a support team. It talks of efforts taken by former president Barack Obama and George Bush to make the No Child Left Behind Act a success comparing with the sluggish start by education team of Donald Trump lacking a vision and preparation.

(Bloomberg) -- U.S. President Donald Trump criticized General Motors Co. for shrinking its U.S. manufacturing presence, which has reduced the company's unionized workforce to the smallest among Detroit's automakers. The automaker trails Ford by about 9,000 union-represented employees and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV by roughly 1,200, according to headcounts provided by the companies. [Extracted from the article]

Neither the Brexit drama nor patchy macro data has been enough to derail Europe's equity market rally in 2019. In this year's rally, a lot of investors have been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for pull-backs to buy, and we saw some of that yesterday with both the Euro Stoxx 50 and the S&P 500 bouncing off lows. DSM Raises FY Adj. Ebitda Guidance After 1Q Adj. Ebitda Beat (1). [Extracted from the article]

Trump adviser says Fed, administration reaching common ground With his call for lower interest rates, President Donald Trump has weighed into a debate inside the Federal Reserve about what central bankers should do about sub-par inflation. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses role played by community colleges in driving workforce. Topics include role played by community colleges in meeting needs of businesses; initiatives taken by community colleges of the U.S. for aligning training to match workforce expectation; and administration under the U.S. President Donald Trump have propelled community colleges into forefront of faculty and staff expertise. Other topics include role played by community colleges in enhancing business partnerships.