Category: Shortages

Immigration Rebound Eases Shortage of Workers, Up to a Point

The New York Times – Business:
While the Biden administration has accelerated processing after Trump-era restrictions and a pandemic slowdown, visa backlogs remain large.
Egg Shortages Are Driving Demand for Raise-at-Home Chickens

The New York Times – Business:
People are snapping up chickens that are “heavy layers” in response to egg inflation. The chick situation holds lessons about the broader economy.
Inflation Leads a New Generation to the Bread-Making Machine

The New York Times – Business:
Rediscovered in the early days of the pandemic, the mainstay of ’90s kitchens has become an indispensable tool for some younger bakers trying to save money.
Falling Used-Car Demand Puts Pressure on Carvana and Other Dealers

The New York Times – Business:
Dealerships are seeing sales and prices drop as consumers tighten their belts, putting financial pressure on companies like Carvana that grew fast in recent years.
The Newest Contraband at the Mexican Border: Eggs

The New York Times – Business:
There has been an increase in the number of people trying to bring eggs into the United States, where the price has surged, driven in part by a bird flu outbreak.
Natural Gas Shortages Hit China as Temperatures Plunge

The New York Times – Business:
Local governments starved for cash after enormous spending on costly “zero Covid” measures cannot afford to keep up adequate supplies of gas.
Cooperation on Climate Is Emerging in the Middle East

The New York Times – Business:
After the Abraham Accords, partnerships between companies in Israel and Arab countries have led to the kinds of initiatives that will be on the Davos agenda.
NYC Nurses Prepare to Strike at Mount Sinai and Montefiore Hospitals

The New York Times – Business:
More than 7,000 nurses at Mount Sinai Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Center are seeking better wages and working conditions.
Auto Sales Likely Fell in 2022 Because of Supply Chain Chaos

The New York Times – Business:
Automakers have been hampered by the supply of semiconductors and higher interest rates.
Russia’s War on Ukraine Worsens Global Starvation

The New York Times – Business:
Moscow blocks most shipments from Ukraine, one of the world’s largest wheat producers, and its attacks on the country’s energy grid also disrupt the flow of food.
Japan’s Ski Mecca, Niseko, Is Desperate for Workers

The New York Times – Travel:
Japan reopened its borders just in time for the winter season. The Niseko area is straining to meet the pent-up demand.
Waiter Shortage Hits London Restaurants After Brexit

The New York Times – Business:
Europeans used to flock to London for restaurant jobs. Now, with doors to migrants largely closed after Britain left the European Union, many establishments are becoming desperate.