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Sales at U.S. retailers advance by most in 5 months
Sales at U.S. retailers rose in February by the most in five months as an improved job market and stronger household finances cushioned the effect of higher payroll taxes. more
Prov. metro population increases slightly from ’10
The population of the Providence-Warwick metropolitan area grew by 522 in the past two years, according to new population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. more
| 3/14/13
Mortgage rates for 30-year U.S. loans rise to a 6-mo. high
U.S. mortgage rates for 30-year loans rose to a six-month high after stronger-than-expected employment growth drove up yields for the government securities that guide home loans. more
Fed’s Rosengren backs bond buying through ’13 to lift growth
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren said he wants to continue the central bank’s bond purchases through year’s end and raise or lower the pace in response to economic data. more
Regional consumer prices rise 2% in February
The Consumer Price Index in the Northeast rose 2 percent over the last 12 months in February, according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. more
| 3/15/13
Personal income in R.I. rises in 4Q, 2012
Personal income in Rhode Island grew by 2.4 percent during 2012 and Massachusetts’ personal income grew by 3.2 percent during the year, according to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. more
| 3/27/13
R.I. exports increase 19.3% in January
Exports from the Ocean State increased 19.3 percent in January to $227.9 million on a month-to-month, seasonally adjusted basis after dropping 0.5 percent in December, according to an international trade statistics report from e-forecasting.com. more
| 3/27/13
New England jobless rate fell to 7.2% in 2012
The unemployment rate for the New England area fell 0.6 percent points to 7.2 percent in 2012, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Tuesday. more
| 3/26/13
Orders for durable goods rise as U.S. companies expand
Orders for U.S. durable goods climbed more than forecast in February as companies looked past budget squabbles in Washington and focused on expanding capacity to meet growing demand. more
Consumer confidence in U.S. decreases more than forecast
Confidence among U.S. consumers fell more than forecast in March as Washington’s budget battle soured Americans’ views of the economic outlook. more
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