US Home Sales Rose 1.9% Last Month, Lifted by Lower Rates
Americans took advantage of lower mortgage rates and purchased more homes in October, though sales were held back by a shortage of available properties. read more >
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Arkansas Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 3.5%
Arkansas' seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.5% last month, according to a report by the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services. read more >
Money-Back Guarantee (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
Sometimes I think I’m missing out on something by not being a sports fan. And sometimes I think I’m lucky. read more >
U.S. Employs Mix of Sources in Energy Consumption
The United States uses a mix of energy sources. Fossil fuels remain the predominant source, though the importance of coal continues to decline. read more >
US Retail Sales Rose Modest 0.3% in October
Americans stepped up their shopping last month, spending more online and buying more cars, evidence that consumers can still drive the economy’s growth. read more >
In Little Rock, Fed Economist Says Trade Policy A 'Shock' to U.S. Economy
Trade policy has been a “shock” to the economy, and uncertainty over it is rising sharply, Kevin Kliesen of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis said Thursday at the Little Rock Regional Economic Briefing. read more >
The Appearance Of Wealth (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
I feel compelled to make this point every year or two, since it is the most important lesson I’ve learned from two decades as your business editor: Wealth and the appearance of wealth are two different things. read more >
U.S. Wealth Distribution Measured by Percentile Group
In the second quarter of 2019, Americans held $107.13 trillion in total wealth, with sharp distinctions based on the wealth percentile in which they find themselves. read more >
Radical Ideas for 2020 (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)
Normally, as we approach year-end, I look for emerging ideas, books or other resources for organizational leaders. Most of those ideas are practical, if a little bit of a stretch. read more >
Abernathy: Workforce Improvement the Key to Growing Business in Arkansas
Arkansas must improve its workforce because a skilled labor pool attracts economic development projects, Ted Abernathy said at the annual Arkansas State Chamber/Associated Industries of Arkansas. read more >
Pogue: Northwest Arkansas Needs Innovation Push
Northwest Arkansas has an enviable history of entrepreneurial success, but the region will have to embrace changes for continued long-term growth. read more >
Economy Top Concern in UA's 21st Arkansas Poll
The economy is the top concern for Arkansans, and most support gun licensing and background checks for gun purchases, according to the 21st annual Arkansas Poll released Wednesday by the University of Arkansas. read more >
US Job Openings Decline in September Though Remain Healthy
U.S. employers advertised fewer open jobs in September compared with the previous month, but the number of available positions remains high by historic standards. read more >
Our Techno Life (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
Every technological advance comes with some unintended consequences. read more >
Health Insurance Coverage Declines in 2018
The number of people in the United States lacking health insurance rose in 2018, the first increase in a decade. read more >
Uncertainty May Save Money (Craig Douglass On Consumers)
Consumers continually look for convenience and time-savings. Add discounting, and if sales did not grow, a lack of confidence would be replaced by outright fear, and a total lack of economic backbone. read more >
Survey Suggests Slight Rebound in Midwest Economic Growth
An October survey of business supply managers suggests a bump occurred in economic growth for nine Midwest and Plains states, according to a report released Friday. read more >
US Added A Solid 128K Jobs in October Despite GM Strike
U.S. employers added a solid 128,000 jobs in October, a figure that was held down by a now-settled strike against General Motors that caused several thousand workers to be temporarily counted as unemployed. read more >
ADP: US Businesses Added Slight 125K Jobs in October
U.S. businesses added a mere 125,000 jobs in October, a slowdown in hiring driven in part by job cuts in manufacturing and construction. read more >
US Economy Grows at Modest 1.9% Rate in 3Q
The U.S. economy slowed to a modest growth rate of 1.9% in the summer as consumer spending downshifted and businesses continued to trim their investments in response to trade war uncertainty and a weakening global economy. read more >
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