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During the last quarter of 2024, the US economy grew at an annual rate of 2.3%, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This expansion was below the expected 2.6% and represented a slowdown from the 3.1% increase seen in the previous quarter.Primary Factors of Economic ExpansionGrowth in the last quarter was mainly propelled by rises in consumer expenditures and government spending. Household consumption, a crucial part of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), stayed strong, indicating ongoing consumer activity. Government expenses also played a positive role, with significant growth in federal and state spending.Quarterly Comparison AnalysisThe growth rate of 2.3%…

During the last quarter of 2024, the US economy grew at an annual rate of 2.3%, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This expansion was below the expected 2.6% and represented a slowdown from the 3.1% increase seen in the previous quarter.Primary Factors of Economic ExpansionGrowth in the last quarter was mainly propelled by rises in consumer expenditures and government spending. Household consumption, a crucial part of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), stayed strong, indicating ongoing consumer activity. Government expenses also played a positive role, with significant growth in federal and state spending.Quarterly Comparison AnalysisThe growth rate of 2.3%…

En 2024, el mercado inmobiliario de Estados Unidos vivió una notable caída, con las ventas de viviendas existentes desplomándose a cifras no vistas desde 1995. La Asociación Nacional de Agentes Inmobiliarios informó que solo se vendieron 4.06 millones de viviendas durante el año, marcando una disminución del 0.7% respecto a 2023. Esta bajada resalta las dificultades que enfrentan tanto compradores como vendedores en la economía actual.Elementos que Contribuyen a la CaídaVarios factores importantes han sido señalados como responsables de esta caída:Altas Tasas Hipotecarias: A lo largo de 2024, la tasa promedio para una hipoteca fija a 30 años osciló entre…

Lately, the job market for those who have just finished college has become more difficult. Although the country's unemployment rate remains stable at 4.1%, new graduates are facing considerable obstacles as they move from school into their careers.In recent times, the employment landscape for recent college graduates has become increasingly challenging. Despite a national unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1%, young professionals are encountering significant hurdles as they transition from academia to the workforce. Employer Concerns and Perceived PreparednessA December survey highlighted that approximately 58% of hiring managers believe recent college graduates are unprepared for the demands of the workforce.…

En 2024, el mercado inmobiliario de Estados Unidos sufrió una notoria caída, con las ventas de viviendas existentes disminuyendo a niveles que no se veían desde 1995. La Asociación Nacional de Agentes Inmobiliarios informó que solo se vendieron 4.06 millones de casas durante el año, lo que representa una disminución del 0.7% respecto a 2023. Esta reducción resalta las dificultades que enfrentan tanto compradores como vendedores en la situación económica actual.Causas del DescensoFactors Contributing to the DeclineAltas Tasas Hipotecarias: A lo largo de 2024, la tasa promedio para una hipoteca fija a 30 años osciló entre el 6% y el…

Lately, the job market for those who have just finished college has become more difficult. Although the country's unemployment rate remains stable at 4.1%, new graduates are facing considerable obstacles as they move from school into their careers.Worries of Employers and Perceived ReadinessUna encuesta realizada en diciembre reveló que cerca del 58% de los encargados de contratación piensan que los recién graduados universitarios no están listos para enfrentar las exigencias del mercado laboral. Las críticas frecuentemente se centran en supuestas carencias en motivación, habilidades de comunicación y profesionalismo entre los nuevos ingresantes. Algunos empleadores atribuyen estas deficiencias a un sistema…