Tag: Leonard Lardaro
Mixed news on R.I. economy
This month started with a mix of good and bad news on PBN.com when it comes to the state economy.
After months of economic data...
Lardaro: R.I.’s economy may be recovering from recession
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island may be in the early stages of recovering from its economic recession, University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro said...
Lardaro: R.I. remains in a recession following March data
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is stuck in recession mode, University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro said Monday in his monthly Current Conditions Index...
Lardaro: R.I. began 2026 in a recession
PROVIDENCE – The state’s economy began 2026 in a recession, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Thursday in his monthly...
Lardaro: Data still signals recession in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – The state's economy still has the look and feel of a recession, failing to build momentum in December after hopeful signs of...
Lardaro: Nov. disappointing for R.I. economy, but encouraging signs
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island appears to be moving toward the end of a recession, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said...
Employers moving cautiously when it comes to hiring
Employers are adopting a cautious and strategic approach to hiring in 2026, giving careful consideration to economic conditions, which are giving no clear indication...
Stay invested amid talk of recession
Are we in a recession? If not, how likely is it and when?
It sounds all too similar to the start of 2025 for local...
PBN’s most-read stories of 2025
News of Providence's changing cityscape generated the most buzz in 2025, with the top-read articles detailing new developments and commercial projects. The Ocean State...
Lardaro: Despite encouraging signs, R.I. in a recession
PROVIDENCE – Even though the economy showed signs of improvement in September, the state is in a recession, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Friday in his...

















