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RHODE ISLAND closed 2025 with another month of economic contraction, signaling an ongoing recession, says University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Lardaro: Data still signals recession in R.I.

PROVIDENCE – The state's economy still has the look and feel of a recession, failing to build momentum in December after hopeful signs of...

Lardaro: R.I. remains in a recession

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island remains in a recession, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Wednesday in his monthly Current Conditions Index report.  The index had a contractual value of 33 in October,...

Are you concerned that Rhode Island may now be in a...

Rhode Island’s generally poor economic performance in recent months has led to speculation that a recession is coming. On Oct. 14, University of Rhode Island economist and...

Lardaro: Short-term changes negatively impacting R.I.’s economy

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economic momentum plateaued in December year over year; however, short-term changes are starting to have a negative effect, University of...

Lardaro: R.I.’s economic momentum showed signs of fading in November

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economic momentum showed signs of fading in November, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Wednesday in...

Lardaro: State’s economy gained momentum in April

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy gained momentum in April, suggesting the potential to break beyond “first gear,” University of Rhode Island economist and professor...

Lardaro: R.I.’s economic climate in statistical recession

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's economic climate is currently in a statistical recession, different from a "typical recession," University of Rhode Island economist and professor...
EIGHT OF TWELVE indicators had improved value year over year in the Rhode Island Current Conditions Index in November. / COURTESY LEONARD LARDARO

Lardaro: R.I. CCI index dips in Nov.

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s Current Conditions Index fell to 67 in November, a 16-point drop from the previous year, according to a report released...

R.I. economic index ties highest mark of year in June

PROVIDENCE – A current-conditions economic index for the state tied its highest mark so far this year by hitting a value of 75 in...
RHODE ISLAND'S current conditions index hit 75 in June, tying a year-to-date high. /COURTESY LEONARD LARDARO

R.I. CCI index ties highest mark of year in June

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s current conditions index tied its highest mark so far this year by hitting a value of 75 in June. Although the...
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