U.S. Census Bureau

Economy Watch: Construction Spending Edges Down in March

While spending on construction projects declined for the month, the figure is above the March 2016 rate. Lodging and health care spending was up for the month, while office and other commercial spending was down.

Economy Watch Weekly: Retail Bankruptcies Already Equal to 2016 Total

The rise of e-commerce, oversupply of shopping centers and changing Millennial preferences are among the key factors forcing many retailers to close up shop, reports Economy Editor Dees Stribling.