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Economy Watch: Beige Book Reports Uneven Growth
The Federal Reserve’s March Beige Book reveals overall economic expansion across the country, but the growth is uneven.
Economy Watch: Construction Spending Ticks Up in January
The Census Bureau’s latest report showed U.S. construction spending had an overall good month in January, with some sectors seeing higher spending gains than others.
Economy Watch: Warren Buffett Optimistic In Shareholder Letter
Warren Buffett’s 2015 letter to shareholders had a positive tone about the U.S. economy despite recent concerns around the globe.
Economy Watch: GDP and Personal Income Estimates Rise
The month of February ended with some positive news for the U.S. economy.
Economy Watch: Industrial Tenants Most Satisfied With Their Space
Kingsley Associates latest report found industrial tenants were happiest with the perceived value for the amount paid, with other sectors showing less satisfaction.
Economy Watch: Chicago Fed Reports Economic Activity Increased in January
Despite some recent metrics pointing to a sluggish economy, the latest CFNAI had some positive results.
Economy Watch: Inflation Creeping Upward?
Low energy prices have kept the overall inflation rate steady over the past year, but some sectors of the economy are seeing upward pricing pressure.
Economy Watch: E-Commerce Continues Its Uphill Trek
The pace of e-commerce sales growth has steadily picked up in recent years, but will the retail channel face eventually face a plateau?
Economy Watch: FOMC Uncertain About Economy
The Federal Open Market Committee’s recent meeting minutes show the Fed is uncertain about what’s ahead for the U.S. economy as global economic jitters persist.
Economy Watch: Mixed Signals Surround Consumer Spending
Recent metrics examining the direction of consumer spending this year have produced mixed results, as U.S. and global economic uncertainty remains strong.