Recent economic announcements and proposals indicate North Carolina could build a “new energy economic sector” that could result in billions of dollars of new annual income and thousands of good-paying jobs. Read More
What has been happening in the labor force is not all related to Covid. Read More
Divided by the population, the national debt is more than $9000 per person, including both adults and children .At its core, the national debt is a political issue based on collective decisions about spending and taxing. Read More
In the last two years national numbers show hourly earnings have risen fastest for occupations paying the least, while increasing the slowest for occupations paying the most. Read More
Total jobs in North Carolina are actually 6% higher today than immediately before the pandemic, but are 25% less than the state’s economic expansion. There are two job openings for every unemployed person. Read More
Inflation will moderate to around 4 percent by year's end, however the Fed's continued interest rate increases will bring a mild recession. Read More
A seasoned North Carolina economist says our economy is slowing down, however if there is a recession next year it will likely be mild. Read More
Some real ways to help you through the coming year. You choose the options best for you and your family. Read More
2022 has been a rough year. Even though the supply chain is improving, the Fed still thinks consumer spending is running too hot. But is a recession in our future? Read More
Some psychologists say humans are naturally wired to focus more on potential bad outcomes than on good ones, which explains the current concerns about inflation and recession. Read More
