the economy
The economy ebbs and flows, but whether it’s strengthening or weakening, we report on how it affects you.
Gallup: Job optimism highest we’ve ever seen
Gallup asked Americans if now is a good or bad time to find a job and the results, they said,…
Read More »Commercial Market on the Upswing, Construction Activity Sluggish
A strengthening economy and job growth nearing historic levels have given Realtors® confidence in future commercial real estate market conditions, according…
Read More »2018 Growth Forecast Holds But 2019 Gets Modest Downgrade
The forecast for 2018 full-year growth remains unchanged at 2.7 percent, according to the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research…
Read More »Trump Effect: Economic Growth To Continue Throughout 2018
Economic growth is expected to continue in the U.S. throughout 2018, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in their Spring…
Read More »Historically low unemployment rate trending down
The US labor market continues to tighten, although job growth in April was 164,000, a little below expectations. The unemployment…
Read More »Trump Effect: Nation brimming with positive economic news
“Recent headlines and articles trumpet the good news: President Donald J. Trump’s economic policies are growing the economy, producing record-high…
Read More »Trump Effect: Manufacturing sector continued expansion in April
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in April, and the overall economy grew for the 108th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives…
Read More »White House: America is Open for Business
The White House issued a press release Friday highlighting news stories that touted the Trump economy. From the office of…
Read More »Softer March job growth numbers do not signal loss of labor market momentum
Employment increased by 103,000 jobs in March after increasing by 326,000 jobs in February. Labor markets remain tight as average…
Read More »Mulvaney: “‘MAGAnomics’ is Working and Defying Critics”
The White House released a statement highlighting White House Office of Management and Budget Dirctor Mick Mulvaney’s op-ed published at…
Read More »Trump’s Leadership on the Economy is Making A Difference For All Americans
The White House released a statement Thursday highlighting the positive effects of President Donald Trump’s economic policies. From the office…
Read More »Trump Effect: March payroll numbers blow out analysts expectations
Private companies added 241,000 positions with construction and manufacturing leading the way in March according to the newest ADP/Moody’s analytics…
Read More »Trump Effect: Small and Mid-Size Business Owners See Growth and Higher Employee Pay Ahead
PNC Survey shows optimism running at historic highs in all categories. Half (49 percent) of business leaders anticipating an increase…
Read More »White House: The American Economy is Coming Back Strong
The White House issued a statement Tuesday afternoon highlighting the administration’s efforts and progress to strengthen the American economy. OPTIMISM…
Read More »Two Million Americans Got Off Food Stamps In Trump’s First Year
by Michael Bastasch The number of food stamp dependent Americans hit a six-year low in President Donald Trump’s first…
Read More »