Labor/Economy
Economy Watch: Modest Growth in 1Q, But at Least Its Growth
U.S. GDP starting expanding again during the first quarter of 2013 for a number of reasons, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Economy Watch: US GDP Expands Modestly
The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that U.S. GDP grew at an annualized rate of 2.5 percent during the first quarter of 2013.
Economy Watch: Wealthy Households Do Well in Post-Recessionary Period
The Pew Research Center reported this week that the wealthiest 7 percent of American households experienced a 28 percent increase in their wealth during the post-panic years of 2009 to 2011.
Economy Watch: Existing Home Sale Dip
Total U.S. existing home sales dropped 0.6 percent to an annualized rate of 4.92 million units in March from 4.95 million units in February, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Economy Watch: Most States See Unemployment Dip in March
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that in March 26 states and D.C. enjoyed unemployment rate decreases, seven states suffered increases and 17 states had no change.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Not a Bad Week
Not a bad week, except for goldbugs.
Economy Watch: Apartment Market Still Robust
The National Multi-Housing Council reported in its April Quarterly Survey of Apartment Market Conditions that the U.S. apartment market is in dandy shape across the board.
Economy Watch: Fed Calls U.S. Growth Ho-Hum
The Federal Reserve released the latest “Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District,” better known among economy wonks as the Beige Book, and it called U.S. economic growth “moderate.”
Economy Watch: Housing Starts Continue Upward Trajectory
Housing starts were up in March to an annualized rate of about 1.03 million units, according to the Census Bureau.