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Economy Watch: The E-Commerce Juggernaut Rolls On
North America will see consistent double-digit e-commerce growth through 2020, fueled by increased spending from existing digital consumers and expansion into new categories.
Economy Watch: Tourism Seeing Strong Growth in North America
Tourism growth in the U.S. and Canada is expected to reach 3.1 percent in 2016, contributing to the U.S. hospitality sector’s second-best year ever.
Economy Watch: More Hints of an Upcoming Interest Rate Hike
Fairly positive recent data about the U.S. economy seems to point to higher rates in the near future.
Economy Watch: Construction as Share of GDP Increases in Most States
The construction industry continues to grow following the Recession, supported by improved job markets and low energy prices.
Economy Watch: Higher Interest Rates? A Definite Maybe
The Federal Open Market Committee’s latest meeting showed that the Fed remains split on whether a near-term interest rate hike is justified.
Economy Watch: Apartment Starts Gain, Inflation Stays Low
Apartment starts gained 8.3 percent in July as a key consumer price index remained unchanged.
Economy Watch: How Millennials Are Reshaping U.S. Cities
A new Avison Young report explains how Millennials’ preferences will have a deep, lasting impact on both commercial and residential development.
Economy Watch: Slow But Steady Recovery in Consumer Confidence
Despite some recent uncertainty, U.S. consumers seem to be reasonably confident about the nation’s economy.
Economy Watch: Slumping Gas Prices Good News for Retailers
With gas prices expected to fall in the next few months, the more consumers will likely spend on other things, which is good news for retailers.
Economy Watch: Consumer Debt Outlook Healthier
There were 82,000 consumers with new foreclosure notations on their credit reports–another low in the 18-year history of that data set, and definite good news for retailers.