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Leading economic indicators edge upward in October
An index of Rhode Island’s leading economic indicators produced by Providence Business News and e-forecasting.com rose to 120.6 in October. more
| 12/6/12
RIPEC: R.I.’s economic outlook is ‘mixed’
The outlook for the Rhode Island economy is mixed, according to the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council’s Rhode Island Data Book, released Wednesday. more
| 12/5/12
Gilbane expects construction to increase in 2013 after early downturn
In its annual winter 2012 construction-industry economic report, Gilbane Building Co. predicted an increase in construction spending over last year, but cautioned about an expected downturn in early 2013. more
| 12/5/12
Hasbro named 1st on Climate Counts scorecard
Toy and game maker Hasbro Inc. landed the top spot on the 2012-2013 Climate Counts Climate Scores rankings in the toys and children’s products sector, Hasbro announced Wednesday. more
| 12/5/12
Report: Slow economic growth predicted for R.I. through 2016
Even though Rhode Island’s economy has shown mixed signs of improvement in 2012, the state’s economic outlook has not changed significantly in recent months, according to a report from the New England Economic Partnership. more
Services in U.S. expand at a faster pace than forecast
Service industries in the U.S. expanded at a faster pace than forecast in November, indicating the economy is holding up in the face of the so-called fiscal cliff. more
Seaconnet Point Farm properties sell for $7.8M
Two properties in Seaconnet Point Farm in Little Compton have sold for $7.8 million, Residential Properties Ltd., the listing brokerage, said Tuesday. more
Gasoline falls on budget stalemate, estimate supplies gained
Gasoline fell on concern that the White House and congressional Republicans are far apart in budget negotiations and on speculation supplies rose last week. more
Home prices continue to fall in Providence metro area in Oct.
Single-family home prices in the Providence-Fall River-New Bedford metro area dropped 0.3 percent in October compared with the same period in 2011, according to CoreLogic’s Home Price Index. more
| 12/4/12
Hasbro issues CSR report update for 2011
Local toy and game maker Hasbro Inc. has made progress on a variety of corporate social responsibility initiatives, including a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and reduced water use, according to the company’s 2011 CSR report update. more
| 12/4/12
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