Tag: Economy
U.S. retail sales rose 1.3% last month, a sign of resilience
WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans stepped up their spending at retailers, restaurants, and auto dealers last month, a sign of consumer resilience as the holiday...
Will the Fed’s moves spark twin economic threats?
There is wide agreement among economists and market observers that the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate hikes will cause economic growth to grind to...
Fed unleashes another big rate hike but hints at a pullback
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve pumped up its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by three-quarters of a point for a fourth straight time to...
A key U.S. inflation gauge stayed at a high 6.2% in...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of inflation that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve remained painfully high last month, the latest sign that...
Fewer Americans seek jobless benefits despite slowing economy
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remains historically low even as the U.S. economy slows in...
U.S. inflation pressures further intensified in September
WASHINGTON (AP) – Inflation in the United States accelerated in September, with the cost of housing and other necessities intensifying pressure on households, wiping...
Poll: McKee rises to 4th-least popular governor in nation
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee was ranked the fourth-least popular governor in the nation in a new Morning Consult poll released Wednesday.
McKee’s approval...
U.S. applications for jobless benefits increased last week
WASHINGTON (AP) – More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but the labor market remains strong even in the face of persistent inflation...
Fed has power to push world into recession
The U.S. Federal Reserve holds inordinate sway over the world’s economies – yet it acts, in some ways, like they don’t really matter.
Its power...
Filling vacancies a high priority for O’Neill Consulting
PBN Fastest Growing Companies 2022
4. $250,000 to $5 MILLION: O’Neill Consulting Group Inc.
CEO (or equivalent): Kevin O’Neill, founder and managing partner
2021 revenue: $4.5 million
2019 revenue:...
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