Tag: Current Conditions Index
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: ‘Painfully weak’ economic data suggests R.I. is in a recession
PROVIDENCE – After wrestling with the possibility for months, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro now says his monthly Current Conditions...
Lardaro: R.I. economy shows progress in July
PROVIDENCE – The state’s economy had a strong performance in July, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Monday in his...
Lardaro: Recession fears hover over R.I.’s economy
PROVIDENCE – Recession fears and tariffs continue to loom over Rhode Island’s economy, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Friday...
Lardaro: R.I.’s poor May economic performance keeps alive recession fears
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's poor economic performance in May fuels recession fears, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Tuesday in...
Lardaro: Concerns about R.I.’s economy remain despite strong April performance
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy bounced back in April after its horrible performance in March but concerns remain, University of Rhode Island economist and...
Do you expect Rhode Island to avoid a recession this year?
With stocks recovering from tariff-induced lows and inflation cooling, can the Rhode Island economy avoid a recession this year?
There are economic signs to suggest...
Lardaro: R.I.’s March economy the worst since the Great Recession
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's March economic performance was its worst since the Great Recession in 2008, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard...
Lardaro: R.I. entered a ‘growth recession’ in February
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island entered a "growth recession" in February, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Monday in his monthly...
Lardaro: January troubling for R.I.’s economy
PROVIDENCE – January was troubling for Rhode Island’s economy, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Monday in his monthly Current Conditions...


















