Tag: economic activity
Lardaro: R.I.’s economy could be moving past ‘absolute bottom,’ but relief...
PROVIDENCE – University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro said he hopes that the state has moved past the "absolute bottom" of economy activity...
Brown University implementing hiring freeze
PROVIDENCE – Brown University has instituted a hiring freeze until further notice in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
University Provost Richard M. Locke wrote...
Beige Book: First District economic activity expands at ‘moderate pace’
PROVIDENCE – Economic activity in the region continues to expand at a moderate pace, according to the April 2018 Beige Book, released by the...
U.S. GDP grows below-forecast 2.6% on trade, inventory drags
WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy expanded at a slower-than-projected pace in the fourth quarter on drags from trade and inventories, offsetting strength in consumer spending...













