Tag: Eric Merlis
R.I. Citizens Business Conditions Index dips in Q3
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s business conditions index slightly dipped in the third quarter of 2024 while solid corporate revenue and resilient consumer trends supported...
Citizens: Business conditions improving in R.I., nationally
PROVIDENCE – Higher company revenue coupled with the prospect of easing monetary policy point to improving business conditions in both Rhode Island and across the...
Citizens: ‘Business environment … slowing’ but economy healthy
PROVIDENCE – Business conditions across both the nation and Rhode Island slowed in the first quarter of 2024 amid an environment that is feeling...
Citizens: Business climate shows end-of-year improvement
PROVIDENCE - Supported by continued resilience in the labor market and consumer trends, the state and national business climate improved in the fourth quarter...
Citizens: R.I.’s Business Conditions Index up 6.8% in Q3
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s business environment is on the rebound, according to new analysis by Citizens Financial Group Inc. released on Monday.
A strong labor...
Citizens Business Conditions Index dips in Q2 amid interest rate hikes
PROVIDENCE – A rise in unemployment insurance claims and a slowdown in the formation of small businesses caused the Citizens Business Conditions Index, or...
Citizens: Business climate dips below recession line as rate hikes take...
PROVIDENCE – Growth mode is over, at least for now.
Citizens Financial Group Inc. on Tuesday reported that fourth-quarter business conditions nationwide and in Rhode...
Citizens: National business climate makes Q3 comeback, but falls in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – As business conditions rebound nationwide, Rhode Island’s business environment is growing worse, according to new analysis by Citizens Financial Group Inc. published...
Citizens: Cooling business climate could signal recession
PROVIDENCE - A slight economic cooldown could bring needed stability to a volatile market.
Or, it could signal that a recession is around the corner.
Either...
Citizens business conditions index soars to record high in Q1
PROVIDENCE – Inflation and global unrest haven’t dampened the business environment yet, with Citizens Financial Group Inc. on Thursday reporting the highest value for...