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U.S. regains private jobs lost in recession, but so what?
The U.S. economy has reached a milestone: It has finally regained all the private-sector jobs it lost during the Great Recession.
Howard Bank growing out of the recession
At the end of 2013, some community banks in Maryland were cautiously stepping out of the shadows of the Great Recession. Others were still suffering its effects. Howard Bank was making moves to expand.
RV industry is hitched up and rolling again
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — RV manufacturers expect to pass another milestone in their steady recovery from the recession that landed the industry in a deep ditch. Led by sales growth for […]
Moody’s: Established gambling markets faltering
LAS VEGAS — Established gambling towns like Las Vegas and Atlantic City are hurting as more states start welcoming bettors’ dollars, Moody’s Investors Service warned last week. The credit rating […]
Survey of businesses shows expectations of growth
M&T Bank's semi-annual survey shows optimism among mid-size businesses and commercial real estate firms.
Employers posted fewer jobs, but hired more in July
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers advertised fewer jobs in July but hired more workers, a mixed sign that suggests only modest improvement in the job market. Job openings fell 180,000 in […]
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 […]
U.S. consumer sentiment falls from 6-year high
WASHINGTON — A measure of U.S. consumer confidence slipped this month from a six-year high in July, as Americans expressed less optimism about the coming months. The University of Michigan […]
Consumer spending up weak 0.1 percent in July
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumers barely increased their spending in July as their income grew more slowly, held back in part by steep government spending cuts that reduced federal workers’ salaries. […]
Economy grew at 2.5 percent rate in spring
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a 2.5 percent annual rate from April through June, much faster than previously estimated. The steep revision was largely because U.S. companies exported […]
Unemployment aid applications rise to 336,000
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week after reaching the lowest level in 5 ½ years. But the broader trend suggests companies are laying […]
Economist bullish on Maryland industries
Construction jobs are expected to drive growth in Maryland employment over the next few years, a Towson University economist said, helping an industry that he said was “devastated” by the national economic recession.
