The U.S. economy still remains under threat from a spike in inflation, shortages of labour and supplies
Declining unemployment and rising job vacancies could lead to worsening labour shortages or skill mismatches
Even before the omicron variant appeared, consumer optimism was being tested by price spikes
Research sees growing demand for edge in data and analytics
High-contact services like restaurants and hotels were the largest contributors to the quarterly gain
The sector faces challenges as the pandemic stymies immigration and causes people to rethink their careers
Pandemic has driven return to surplus after years of deficits
People are generally more confident about their finances, despite economic anxiety, according to IG Wealth's latest index
Businesses expect profits to hold up, even as prices rise and amid labour shortages
Managing the withdrawal of monetary and fiscal supports remains key