Tag: Recession
Federal Reserve minutes: Some officials wanted to raise interest rates last...
WASHINGTON (AP) – Some Federal Reserve officials pushed to raise the Fed's key interest rate by one-quarter of a percentage point at their meeting...
U.S. economic future remains unclear following May jobs report
WASHINGTON (AP) – The nation's employers stepped up their hiring in May, adding a robust 339,000 jobs, well above expectations and evidence of enduring strength in...
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits tick up slightly as labor market...
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but remains at healthy levels that continue to show a strong U.S....
Lardaro: Weak March performance brings R.I. closer to recession
PROVIDENCE – University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Tuesday he is more convinced that Rhode Island is continuing to move...
Don’t panic: R.I. business leaders advise caution, planning
PROVIDENCE – Business leaders in Rhode Island are urging caution and careful planning as the nation braces itself for a recession, interest rates continue...
Survey: Small business remains bullish about prospects
PROVIDENCE – The majority of U.S. small-business owners, 72%, are concerned about the impact of a potential recession, however 76% are confident their business...
Key inflation gauge tracked by Fed remained high in March
WASHINGTON (AP) – A key index of underlying inflation that is closely followed by the Federal Reserve remained elevated last month, keeping the Fed...
Fed policy may be paying off, but pain to come
The latest jobs report shows that the Federal Reserve’s policy on inflation appears to be working. That’s the good news. The bad news is...
Recession concerns?
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With recession looming, think big on tourism
This is a big year for Rhode Island tourism, starting with the impending release of the first major statewide campaign since 2017.
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