Pundits inflation theories aside data suggests early retirement, low birth rate, falling immigration and demand are root causes that persist

Ambitious Green Energy plans call for much more American-sourced lithium setting off a battle between American goals and local communities.

The Fed having facilitate the pandemic economy now moves to smooth the transition. One expert weighs in on the impact on housing in 2022.

It's playing out across the smaller cities in America. Equity-rich refugees from big cities are pushing up residential demand and prices.

Ready or not enter the American market the first EV Pickup the Rivian RIT. Many accolades for the powerful mid-size pickup & a few glitches

Consumers seem to understand that the pandemic has temporarily boosted inflation. Experts forecast a return to pre pandemic levels by 2023.

Economists are noting a shift from durable goods spending to service spending. Experts believe 2022 will be big for travel as omicron eases

Firms now are struggling to fill key roles & consequently candidates have more leverage to ask about flexible work and better compensation.

Tesla's Austin Texas Giga plant started initial production late in 2021. Ultimately the plant may bring 120,000 direct & indirect ATX jobs.

Since 2017 jobs pledged per year for Central Texas have doubled hitting 26,697 in 2021. Austin rich in talent now has a diversified economy

We've been though seismic changes since the onset of the COVID pandemic. Working from Home is clearly higher now and is likely to remain so

Tipping fails general economic theory that buyers want to pay the least but fits with the idea that those with money show gratitude with $$$

Austin has been a boom town for the last decade. Pundits wonder if ATX can avoid the pitfalls of Silcon Valley and San Francisco.

Strong demand due to low interest rates, working from home, rich buyers and sluggish home building will keep pressure on home prices for now

Older people have accumulated more wealth but there's concern that Millennials are lagging in part due to student loans & cash down payments

The American Stock Market (S&P500) is up 40% since before the pandemic took hold. Market metrics being so high are cause for worry or not?

Elon Must is one of Time magazine's people of 2021-the man behind Tesla, Paypal, Space X, Neuralink and The Boring Company answers questions

America is underfunding subsidies to help low income households rent affordable housing. Landlords have too much power in choosing tenants

Austin Business Journal" has curated a list of 50 Austin-Based businesses that had breakout events in 2021. Read the list here to start!

Artificial Intelligence-infused surveillance is being deployed widely in hiring and other settings. Use must consider limitations.