Houston’s economy slowing to normalized growth rate, in better position than other U.S. metros

Employers added just 20,000 jobs in Feb. 181,000 expected. Hiring likely to slow as economy weakens, low unemployment rate makes it harder to find workers.....»»

Employers added just 20,000 jobs in Feb. 181,000 expected. Hiring likely to slow as economy weakens, low unemployment rate makes it harder to find workers.....»»

Dallas-Fort Worth has added about 1.1 million new residents since 2010, about the same number as Houston. While the rate of population growth on a percentage basis is higher in smaller metros like Aust.....»»

World stock markets tumbled on Tuesday as fears about a slowing global economy gripped investors, just as the U.S. Federal Reserve looks set this week to deliver its fourth interest-rate hike of the year......»»

World stock markets, the U.S. dollar and oil prices tumbled on Tuesday as fears about a slowing global economy gripped investors, just as the U.S. Federal Reserve looks set this week to deliver its fourth interest rate hike of the year......»»

U.S. trade war with China, rate hikes , fading fiscal stimulus are economic obstacles in 2019. Toss in slowing business spending, tepid hous.....»»

President Donald Trump on Friday downplayed a revenue warning by Apple Inc and said slowing economic growth in China puts the United States in a strong position as negotiators from the world's two largest economies prepare for trade talks next week......»»

As China's economic numbers continue to tank, U.S. investors are looking for companies with little to no exposure to how fast China's economic growth rate is slowing......»»

As China's economic numbers continue to tank, U.S. investors are looking for companies with little to no exposure to how fast China's economic growth rate is slowing......»»

China's economy grew at its slowest pace since 1990 last year. The 6.6% growth rate is due in part to the continuing trade conflict with the U.S. and China's efforts to get a handle on debt. Photo: EUROPEAN PRESSPHOTO AGENCY.....»»

GDP grew at a 2.6% annual rate last quarter and will expand at a 1.8% clip this period, according to a Journal poll. Economists say a big slowdown in China and slower growth in Europe are holding back the U.S......»»

The latest GDP and inflation figures have sparked concerns among investors, hinting at a potential economic downturn worse than a recession. read more.....»»

Good morning, Bay Area. In the economy, U.S. economic growth slid to an almost two-year low last quarter while inflation also ticked up and GDP increased at a 1.6% annualized rate, below all economists’ forecasts. All this while the econom.....»»

The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.6% in the first three months of the year, badly lagging expectations of 2.4%. The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.6% in the first quar.....»»

The US economy began 2024 with cooler growth than the forecast. In the first quarter of this year, real GDP rose at an annualized rate of 1.6%. Allen J.....»»

Newly available research indicates only two other metros had a better year-over-year growth rate for office visits than Chicago......»»

Cramer referred to the current state of the country as an "economic miracle," encouraging investors to consider the potential landscape if the Federal Reserve were focused on job creation rather than maintaining high rates to curb growth. read more.....»»

The Chinese economy grew by a record 18.3% in the first quarter of the year compared with the same period of 2020, when it had shrunk for the first time in decades due to the COVID-19 pandemic......»»

Immigrants are vital to Houston's economy and growth......»»

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