According to Umpqua Bank’s latest survey, middle market companies across the Western U.S. remain bullish on growth prospects well into 2020, even as they confront near-term economic uncertainty. read more

JUL 12, 2019 - 6:50 am

Reuters reported that the IHS Markit U.S. manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) had a reading of 50.1, its lowest since September 2009. read more

JUN 24, 2019 - 6:45 am

According to the Washington Post, the Federal Reserve has signaled a willingness to cut interest rates among signs of a slowing economy and ongoing trade uncertainty. read more

JUN 20, 2019 - 6:37 am

According to the Financial Times, the Federal Reserve said industrial production rose in May after a 0.4% drop in April. read more

JUN 17, 2019 - 7:31 am

According to the latest numbers released by the U.S. Department of Labor, while unemployment remained at 3.6%, the U.S. added only 75,000 new nonfarm payroll jobs in May 2019. read more

JUN 10, 2019 - 6:40 am

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in May, and the overall economy grew for the 121st consecutive month, according to the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business. read more

JUN 6, 2019 - 6:50 am

Information received since the FOMC met in March indicates that the labor market remains strong and that economic activity rose at a solid rate. The Fed has subsequently decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 2.25% to 2.5%. read more

MAY 3, 2019 - 7:00 am

Small business owners across the U.S. expect larger increases in revenue this year than in 2018, despite growing trepidation about the national economy and inflation, according to a recent TD Bank survey. read more

MAY 3, 2019 - 6:40 am

In the latest ACT Research Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest, ACT noted that the overall economic picture remains largely unchanged, with growth moderating in 2019 from last year’s vigorous pace. read more

APR 26, 2019 - 7:04 am

The National Restaurant Association released its 2019 State of the Restaurant Industry Report that examines significant forces impacting and shaping the restaurant industry. Key findings surrounding economic conditions include: Restaurant industry sales are forecast to reach $863 billion in 2019;... read more

APR 9, 2019 - 7:15 am

A new survey of more than 1,200 small business owners by OnDeck
finds 37 percent of those surveyed expect the tax changes in the Federal Tax Cuts and Job Act to have a positive impact on their businesses. Sixty-three percent of respondents plan to invest in new equipment/leases. read more

APR 9, 2019 - 7:05 am

Analysis of S&P 500 2018 earnings transcripts shows fading exuberance among corporate executives as the year progressed, according to Gartner. read more

MAR 15, 2019 - 6:40 am

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, wage gains hit their highest mark since April 2009, at 3.4% year over year, while the year over year average hourly earnings growth surpassed 3% for seventh consecutive month. read more

MAR 11, 2019 - 6:35 am

Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in February for the 109th consecutive month, according to the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report on Business. read more

MAR 6, 2019 - 6:55 am

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in February, and the overall economy grew for the 118th consecutive month, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business. read more

MAR 5, 2019 - 6:35 am