- December 26, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
Business writer
At this time last year, the Observer-Reporter selected the coronavirus pandemic as the No. 1 business story of 2020. We won’t do that this time around, for the unseen pathogen – accompanied by two variants – is still wreaking havoc with virtually everything, not just business.
Besides, COVID-19 is as tedious and depressing as a Dickens novel, and some of our 2021 selections are actually upbeat. This is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year.
1. Inflation is deflating
The nation’s economy has not been able to meet demands for certain goods and services, contributing to inflation soaring to 6.8% in November, the highest level since June 1982. Analysts are mixed on whether this inflationary spiral will diminish within a reasonable period or persist…
