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Tech industries called vital for state
Maryland needs to find ways to increase manufacturing jobs in economically depressed areas of the state. Or it has to find technology innovators, because manufacturing is dead.
Fed survey: Growth picks up across most of U.S.
A Federal Reserve survey shows economic growth picking up across most of the United States over the past two months as bitter winter weather subsided.
Metro area office leasing shows strength
A new report says the Baltimore metropolitan area had above-average growth last year, with an increase in payroll employment of 19,500 positions and a slight increase in rents for commercial and office leasing.
Fed: U.S. growth stays moderate during shutdown
WASHINGTON — A Federal Reserve survey released Wednesday found that the U.S. economy held steady during the 16-day partial government shutdown, growing moderately in most regions from October through late […]
Economist: State policies ‘at war’ with rural areas
An economic boom is driving growth in rural areas around the country but bypassing many areas in Maryland, and one economist thinks he knows why.
Growth at service firms slows from 8-year high
WASHINGTON — Growth at U.S. service companies slowed in September from an eight-year high in August, as sales fell sharply, new orders dipped and hiring weakened. The Institute of Supply […]
CEOs less optimistic about the U.S. economy
NEW YORK — U.S. chief executives are less optimistic about the economy, according to a survey released Wednesday. The survey also indicates that disagreements over the 2014 budget and raising […]
Slower holiday sales growth predicted for 2013
Coming off of a weak back-to-school shopping period, a research firm expects holiday sales growth will be slower this year during the crucial holiday season. Shoppers are also expected to […]
Retail sales rise slight 0.2 percent in August
WASHINGTON — Americans boosted their spending at retail businesses only modestly in August, indicating that economic growth remains sluggish. Consumers bought more cars, furniture and electronics last month but held […]
Wholesale stockpiles rise 0.1 percent in July
WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesalers increased in their stockpiles only slightly in July after three monthly declines and theirs sales improved at the weakest pace in seven months. The Commerce Department […]
Economists keep rosy view for 3 pct growth in 2014
Business forecasters maintained their rosy view of the U.S. economy in 2014, predicting 3 percent growth by the second quarter of next year, low inflation and improving employment. The top […]
Fed survey finds economy growing moderately
WASHINGTON — Economic growth held steady across the United States from July through late August, as Americans bought more cars and homes and auto factories added workers. A Federal Reserve […]
