Trade

U.S. equities rose, trimming a weekly loss, as an unexpected increase in consumer confidence and rally in technology shares overshadowed JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s $2 billion trading loss. May 11

An index of Rhode Island’s leading economic indicators - produced by PBN and e-forecasting.com - rose 1.1 percent in March - the fifth consecutive month that it increased. May 8

Exports from Rhode Island surged 46.9 percent in February, reaching a record high of $265.5 million, according to an international trade statistics report from e-forecasting.com. Apr 30

The pace of economic recovery in the U.S. slowed to 2.2 percent during the first quarter of 2012, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Apr 27

Orders for U.S. durable goods fell in March by the most in three years, indicating manufacturing will contribute less to growth this year. Apr 25

Business groups counting on Republican gains in Congress to deliver their legislative agenda are voicing frustration over obstacles within a party usually allied with their interests. Apr 3

Orders for U.S. durable goods rose in February, the fourth monthly gain in the last five, spurred by demand for cars, computers and capital equipment. Apr 3

The U.S. Small Business Administration invited states and U.S. territories to apply for part of $30 million in Phase II State Trade and Export Promotion initiative grants. Mar 28

Exports from Rhode Island fell 2.2 percent in January, which could have much to do with the economic climate in Europe, according an international trade statistics report from e-forecasting.com. Mar 21

Rhode Island’s $2.3 billion in exports of merchandise in 2011 increased 18 percent over the previous year, topping the national average, the International Trade Administration announced on Friday. Mar 9