Tag: economic outlook
U.S. consumer confidence plummets in February, biggest monthly decline since 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years, a business research group said Tuesday, with...
American consumers feeling less confident in December, Conference Board says
The Conference Board said Monday that its consumer confidence index fell back in December to 104.7 from 112.8 in November. Analysts forecast a rise...
Reports show depth of COVID-19 impact, recovery in R.I’s hospitality sectors
PROVIDENCE – A new set of reports from a Rhode Island Hospitality Association's economic outlook event held Thursday shows an industry hard hit by...
NFIB survey shows increasing optimism among small businesses
PROVIDENCE – A new survey from the National Federation of Independent Business found that 13% of small-business owners said they will have to close...












