Tag: Economy
Looking back at 2025
Was 2025 a good year for your company?
Yes: 67%
Somewhat: 33%
No: 0%
Did rising costs and/or inflation hamper your business’s operations?
Yes: 33%
Somewhat: 33%
No: 33%
Do...
Fewer available jobs not easing R.I.’s retail hiring crunch
National data suggests it is not a job seeker’s market this holiday season, with layoffs and job freezes on the rise across the economy.
Retail...
Retail sales unchanged in October, hurt by decline in auto sales
NEW YORK (AP) – Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants were unchanged in October from September as consumers moderated their spending amid worries about...
U.S. gained 64K jobs in November but lost 105K in October
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October as federal workers departed after cutbacks...
Despite U.S. trade war, OECD expects global economy will grow 3.2%...
WASHINGTON (AP) – The world economy has proven surprisingly durable in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars, the Organization for Economic Cooperation...
Consumer confidence slides as Americans grow wary of high costs and...
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation.
The...
Poll: Trump’s approval rating low among R.I. residents
PROVIDENCE – President Donald Trump’s job approval rating among state residents is low, according to a new poll.
The Ocean State Poll, conducted by The Survey Center at the University...
U.S. employers added surprisingly solid 119K jobs in September
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. employers added a surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, the government said, issuing a key economic report that had been...
Positive recommendation?
Would you recommend a friend, family member, or colleague to start a business in R.I.?
Yes: 75%
No: 25%
In your experience, what is the greatest challenge...
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