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Economy Watch: Job Seekers Fare Better in Tech Towns, State Capitals

NerdWallet reveals the top cities for job seekers, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census Bureau data.

Economy Watch: Retail Sales Inch Up in November

November saw an increase of just 0.1 percent in U.S. retail and food services sales, with some retailers doing better than others.

Economy Watch Weekly: All Signs Point to Rate Hike

More recent good news for the U.S. economy likely means we can expect an interest rate hike this month. Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the key economic metrics, for the week ending Dec. 9, 2016.

Economy Watch: Service Industries Enjoy 3Q Revenue Gains

A number of service industries, including real estate, saw revenue increases during the third quarter, providing another indication of an improving economy.

Economy Watch: Construction Spending Gains Ground in October

The first 10 months of 2016 have been pretty active for development, with construction spending up 4.5 percent from the same period last year.

Economy Watch Weekly: Holiday Sales, Travel Hit Record High

An improvement in the economy and low gas prices were just a few of the factors driving record holiday travel and sales this November. Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the rest, for the week ending Nov. 25, 2016.

Economy Watch: E-Commerce Enjoys Robust Sales on Black Friday

Online sales reached a record $3.3 billion this Black Friday, with more than one third of sales involving mobile platforms.