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Did Hurricane Beryl Contribute To Friday's Weak Jobs Report? How Future Extreme Weather Could Hurt US Economy
Friday, August 2, 2024 - 2:36pm | 967Major United States indexes saw substantial losses on Friday after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released an especially weak jobs report. Meanwhile, a few economists speculated that the unemployment surge could be partly attributed to July’s Hurricane Beryl. July Jobs Report: Nonfarm...
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Hurricane Beryl Exposed 'One Of The Biggest Insurance Gaps' Of Americans, Says Expert: 'Over 90% Do Not Have Flood Coverage'
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 - 7:10am | 451Dale Porfilio, Chief Insurance Officer of the Insurance Information Institute, highlights the significant lack of flood insurance in the U.S. following the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Beryl in Houston, Texas. What Happened: During CNBC’s “Last Call” on Monday, Porfilio...
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Hurricane Beryl Expected To Weaken To Tropical Storm As It Hits Texas
Monday, July 8, 2024 - 10:16am | 438Hurricane Beryl is forecast to weaken into a tropical storm after making landfall early Monday near Matagorda, Texas, a coastal town about 55 miles southwest of the oil and gas hub of Houston. The storm led to the closure of oil ports, hundreds of flight cancellations and thousands of homes in the...
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Pete Buttigieg: 'Hurricane Beryl Is Proving To Be A Highly Destructive Storm'
Monday, July 1, 2024 - 9:14pm | 586Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg expressed concern over the impact of Hurricane Beryl on transportation, particularly flights, amid a potentially active hurricane season. The hurricane, which is currently causing significant destruction, is expected to affect travel to the Caribbean. What...