Economy Watch: Job Openings Edge Up in October
There were 4.8 million U.S. job openings on the last business day of October, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in its Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: A Good Month for Job Creation
November was a good month for job creation.
Economy Watch: Gas Prices Still in Freefall
World oil markets are on track to give U.S. consumers an even better price for gasoline in the very near future, according to a report released by AAA—a holiday bonus of sorts.
Economy Watch: November Job Gains Wide Across Industries
The November jobs report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, widely acknowledged as a very strong one, detailed increasing in hiring across various sectors of the economy.
Economy Watch: Employment Surges by 321K Jobs in November
The U.S. economy created 321,000 jobs in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is well above the average monthly gain for the past 12 months of 224,000.
Market Snapshot: Oklahoma Well Positioned for Future Economic Growth
As 2014 is drawing to a close, Oklahoma’s economy remains stronger than the rest of the nation, driven mainly by the state’s oil, gas and energy industries.
Economy Watch: Beige Book Paints Generally Stronger Picture of Economy
The latest Beige Book—formally called the “Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District”—says that national economic activity continued to expand in October and November.
Economy Watch: Construction Spending Rises in October
The Census Bureau reported that U.S. construction spending during October came in at an annualized rate of $971 billion, 1.1 percent higher than in September.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: GDP Strong, Housing Prices Moderate
GDP Strong, Housing Prices Moderate
Economy Watch: Manufacturing Continues to Grow
The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded in November for the 18th consecutive month, according to latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.