What is juneteenth day? Is it a working day?
According to US Army, Juneteenth is a celebration of many names: Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day and America’s “second” Independence Day. Juneteenth Day commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans throughout the Confederacy. It is a federal holiday, meaning it applies to offices that depend on the federal government. “Juneteenth National Independence Day began with Maj. […]
World Bank forecast: strong growth in the United States
The bank now projects the U.S. economy to grow by 2.5% in 2024, the same as in 2023 but significantly higher than the 1.6% predicted in January. The World Bank raised its global economic growth forecast, predicting a 2.6% expansion this year, driven by strong growth in the United States. This revised outlook is an […]