U.S. Producer Prices Soar 10.8% in May as Energy Costs Spike
The
U.S. producer price index – which measures inflation before it reaches consumers – surged 10.8% in May from a year earlier, underscoring the ongoing threat to the economy from inflation that shows no sign of slowing. It rose at slightly slower pace last month than in April, when it jumped 10.9% from a year earlier, and is down from an 11.5% yearly gain in March. (The Associated Press)
The Next Shortage: Electricity?
As the summer cooling season kicks off, concerns over electric grid reliability are heating up. A recent assessment of summer
electric grid reliability shows the clean energy transition may be getting ahead of the technologies available to keep the grid reliable. (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)
Tips for Creating a Recession-Proof Business Plan
N.J. Chamber's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Webinar Series
Tomorrow, June 15: Strategies to Support a Diverse Workforce
This conversation will offer recommendations to help build a talent pipeline, expand diversity and retain employees in a competitive market. For more information and to register for this free webinar tomorrow June 15, at 9 a.m.,
click here. (N.J. Chamber of Commerce)
RESCHEDULED: N.J. Chamber's 'Helping Small Business Grow' Webinar Series
Rescheduled to June 21 at 9 a.m.:
How Small Businesses Can Cope with Inflation
Find out what you can do to manage the challenges of an inflationary economy with guest speaker Tom Sullivan of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. For more information and to register for this free webinar on this new date, June 21,
click here. If you have already registered for this webinar, you have been automatically re-registered for the new date and time. (N.J. Chamber of Commerce)
