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Underwater mortgages in R.I. drop 2.8% in 2Q
The number of underwater homes in Rhode Island dropped 2.8 percent in the second quarter. There were 51,727 properties in the Ocean State worth less than the outstanding mortgages on them in the April-June period of 2012, according to the Santa Ana, Calif.-based real estate data firm, down from 53,208 in the first three months of the year. more
| 9/12/12
Import prices in U.S. rose 0.7% in August as energy costs jumped
Prices of goods imported into the U.S. rose in August for the first time in five months as the cost of petroleum surged. more
Moody’s says U.S. faces Aaa cut without budget deal in 2013
Moody’s Investors Service said it may join Standard & Poor’s in downgrading the U.S.’s credit rating unless Congress next year reduces the percentage of debt-to-gross-domestic-product during budget negotiations. more
Trade gap in U.S. widened to $42B as exports fell
The U.S. trade deficit widened in July for the first time in four months as the global economic slowdown reduced demand for American-made goods. more
Oil trades near 1-week high on outlook for economic stimulus
Oil traded near the highest level in a week in New York amid speculation that the U.S. and China will implement measures to revive their economies. more
Payrolls in U.S. increase less than forecast in August
Payrolls rose less than projected in August and the unemployment rate was unexpectedly driven down by Americans leaving the labor force, boosting the odds of additional Federal Reserve easing to spur a faltering recovery. more
Leading economic indicators stagnate in July
An index of Rhode Island’s leading economic indicators produced by Providence Business News and e-forecasting.com held steady at 120.3 in July. more
| 9/7/12
S&P 500 climbs to 4-year high as ECB details bond-buying plan
The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index climbed above the highest closing level since 2008 as the European Central Bank announced specifics of its bond-buying plan and data boosted optimism in the American labor market. more
Jobless claims in U.S. decrease to lowest level in a month
Fewer Americans than forecast filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, easing concern the labor market may weaken in the second half. more
Labor demand drops in Northeast, across U.S.
Labor demand posted online in the Northeast fell by 44,800 in August, according to a new report from The Conference Board Help Wanted Online data series. more
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