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EconomyN.C.'s unemployment rate rises to 4.9 percent in SeptemberSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 10/19/2007 - 10:23am.READ MORE:
North Carolina's unemployment rate rose slightly in September, climbing to 4.9 percent.
Full story... » US rich getting richerSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 10/15/2007 - 9:27am.READ MORE:
One way of measuring the distribution of income in the United States is by looking at income tax returns. Results have been released showing that the rich are getting richer.
Full story... » North Carolina getting 1,100 new jobsSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 10/10/2007 - 2:22pm.READ MORE:
A Raleigh company that performs clinical research trials plans to expand its work force by nearly 1,100 employees by the end of 2011.
Full story... » Home inspection integral in buying processSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/26/2007 - 5:02pm.READ MORE:
The real estate business hit a few milestones in August -- and not in a good way. Total US home sales fell to their lowest level in five years while the number of homes on the market rose to new heights.
Full story... » Local companies could bring new jobs to areaSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 09/20/2007 - 5:45pm.READ MORE: Plant expansion brings jobs to Brunswick CountySubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/19/2007 - 6:13pm.READ MORE: American workforce grayingSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/12/2007 - 6:17pm.READ MORE:
The graying of America extends to the work force. More and more Americans are finding reasons to spend their golden years on the job.
Sol Taylor is twice the age of most people in his realty office. At 76 the former biology professor works four-ten hours a day.
Full story... » Housing market slowdown expected to continueSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 09/11/2007 - 5:55pm.READ MORE:
For most of the year, analysts have been witnessing a significant slowdown in the housing market. Now, they're predicting that the trend could continue for longer than expected.
If you think the housing slump is going to end soon -- think again.
Full story... » 9/11 attacks changed world's economySubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 09/10/2007 - 5:21pm.READ MORE:
The terror attacks on September 11, 2001 took a terrible human toll and sparked a war on terror. They also changed the world's economy -- reducing global growth, pummeling industries, and costing billions of dollars.
Full story... » August job loss shocks economistsSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 09/07/2007 - 5:46pm.READ MORE:
There was good economic news in August, with strong retailing and manufacturing numbers. But there was also bad news: the Labor Department says 4,000 jobs were lost last month and that has caught economists by surprise.
Full story... » Reports indicate good, bad news for housing market, economySubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 09/04/2007 - 5:49pm.READ MORE:
As investors and market watchers keep an eye on the unfolding mortgage mess, two economic reports released Tuesday appear to indicate the troubles in the housing market could be impacting the economy overall.
Full story... » NC needs more educated, skilled workers than colleges can provideSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/24/2007 - 10:20am.READ MORE:
A report out today says North Carolina's universities are falling behind on providing the number of well-educated, skilled workers the state needs.
Full story... » Counterfeiting is booming businessSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 08/21/2007 - 6:30pm.READ MORE:
Shoppers know a bargain when they see one. Many times they're aware that what they're buying are knockoffs. Counterfeiting is a booming business.
Full story... » Hurricane Dean could impact gas costsSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 5:15pm.READ MORE:
As Hurricane Dean continues to carve a deadly destructive path it could also create a devastating impact on the economy -- particularly with the production of oil in the Gulf of Mexico.
Could gas prices skyrocket the way they did after Katrina?
Full story... » Fed cuts discount rateSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/17/2007 - 11:20am.READ MORE:
The Federal Reserve is taking dramatic action to restore calm in global financial markets amid the turmoil triggered by a widening credit crisis.
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