Tag: Recession
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. 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...
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...
Most-read stories on PBN.com, December 2025
1. Nursing home building in Pawtucket sells for $15.27M POSTED ONLINE: DEC. 5. A 45,000-square-foot commercial property that is home to a nursing home...
Lardaro: R.I. remains in a recession
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island remains in a recession, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Wednesday in his monthly Current Conditions Index report.
The index had a contractual value of 33 in October,...
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...
Are you concerned that Rhode Island may now be in a...
Rhode Island’s generally poor economic performance in recent months has led to speculation that a recession is coming.
On Oct. 14, University of Rhode Island economist and...
Consumer confidence dips with jobs, tariffs and high prices driving most...
WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans’ view of the U.S. economy declined modestly in August as anxiety over a weakening job market grew for the eighth straight...

















