Oahu’s Improving Office Market Sees Strong Investor and Leasing Activity
In the context of an improving economy led by tourism, Oahu’s office market remained stable during the second quarter of 2014, with a positive quarter-over-quarter net absorption of 14,094 sq. ft.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: A Disappointing Month for Jobs
A disappointing month for jobs.
Economy Watch: Consumer Credit Spikes in July
Americans borrowed more in July than in June, according to the Federal Reserve, with U.S. consumer credit increasing at an annualized rate of 9.7 percent during the month, compared with 7.1 percent in June.
Economy Watch: Slower Jobs Expansion in August
Despite the relatively low number of jobs created in August—142,000 versus a 12-month average of 212,000 per month—some sectors continued to add jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Economy Watch: Job Growth Moderates in August
The U.S. economy created 142,000 jobs in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, down somewhat from the stronger gains of the last 12 months, which have averaged 212,000 per month.
Economy Watch: Economy Still Growing, But Not Gangbusters
The Federal Reserve released the latest “Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District,” better known as the Beige Book. According to the report, economic activity has expanded in all the 12 Federal Reserve districts since the previous book, but “none of the Districts pointed to a distinct shift in the overall pace of growth.”
Economy Watch: More Evidence That Home Prices Rising More Slowly
CoreLogic reported that home prices, including distressed sales, increased 7.4 percent in July 2014 compared with the same month a year earlier.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Housing Appreciation Slows Down
Housing appreciation slows down, and fewer homeowners are under water.
Economy Watch: Personal Income Edges Up, Spending Dips
Personal income nationwide increased $28.6 billion, or 0.2 percent in July compared with June, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Economy Watch: U.S. GDP Expands at 4.2 Percent Rate in Second Quarter
The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported its revised, or “second,” estimate for Q2 2014 real U.S. gross domestic product growth, finding that GDP expanded at an annualized rate of 4.2 percent.