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Metals Thoughts: Are you not entertained?
Brad Yates Natural ResourcesIt seems we have gotten a small dose of the "Bad Trump" effect we spoke of last week. Sure enough, DXY and yields are slightly lower, all while the Chinese New Year has many out of office. We still face some technical resistance through the recent $1,220 highs and will likely need help from the FOMC to talk down the dollar a bit further with some dovishness, but at least the rollover from a week ago has been stemmed for now.
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5 leadership mistakes to stop making now
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementBy reading this article, you have already avoided the first mistake: thinking you are done learning how to be a good leader. Though it may seem that people never change and management principles all boil down to the same few tenets, good leaders know that to continue to motivate and inspire requires a commitment to sharpen and expand the tools in their toolbox.
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From TPP to NAFTA: International trade in Trump’s America
Katherine Radin Civil & GovernmentWhen I wrote about the signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in November of 2015, I concluded by asking where we would be in a year. At the time, the Canadian political landscape had seen the election of Liberal leader Justin Trudeau to replace Conservative leader Stephen Harper as the prime minister of Canada. A year later, the political landscape has changed once again, this time with the election of Donald Trump as president of the United States of America.
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What is the future of the shopping mall?
Danielle Manley RetailIn the last decade, the retail industry has faced many challenges — from difficult economic times to rapid technological improvements. These developments have changed the modern consumer and caused an overhaul of the industry. In the latter half of the 20th century, shopping malls were a staple of the booming retail industry. Today, shopping malls are out, and experience-focused and hybrid retailers are in.
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Make more money because you deserve it
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementOne of the most common complaints I heard from employees while working in HR was regarding compensation. Everyone wants a raise, regardless of whether they make $25,000 or $250,000. And the two most common reasons were: they felt they deserved more or they needed (or wanted) more to pay for something.
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Indoor smoking bans result in fewer kids visiting the ER for asthma
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareIndoor smoking bans reduce the number of emergency department (ED) visits in children with asthma, according to a new study. Pediatric asthma is the most common serious chronic disease in infants and children, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Secondhand smoke is a well-known trigger for asthma, and a severe asthma attack can lead to a visit to the emergency room.
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What to consider when working out your landscape contract
Doug Haymore Facilities & GroundsWe all want to get the things we need for a price that works for us, and commercial landscape maintenance is no exception. However, when it comes to commercial landscaping, it's worth it to invest a little more. Your landscaping is one of the first things customers will see, and it's important to look good for them. To make sure that your landscaper can live up to your expectations, go into your meetings with these things fresh on your mind.
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5 ways to shorten your hiring process
Tess Pajaron Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIf you're tired of your hiring process taking three months from start to finish, that's a perfectly reasonable way to feel. These processes take up a ton of time and resources, and you need those seats filled immediately.
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Metals Thoughts: Hard Brexit and soft dollar
Brad Yates Natural ResourcesJust when it seemed that gold had perhaps run out of steam trying to break the $1,200 mark, Donald Trump's press conference was scary enough to many investors to get the USD to weaken a bit and rates to come off and allow for further upside in metals.
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Food stamps will soon be used to buy groceries online
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageOnline grocery is a fast-growing segment, but there are still miles to go before we can say it has truly arrived. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seems to think so, too. In an attempt to help more people get access to all kinds of food options, the USDA has just announced food stamp participants will soon be able to enjoy online grocery shopping.
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