Latest Jobs Report Suggests Most Industries Recovering
Although slightly slower than in the second half of last year, conditions in the local job market continued to improve in the first quarter of
Although slightly slower than in the second half of last year, conditions in the local job market continued to improve in the first quarter of
The annual benchmark revision of employment statistics from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicated that 4,000 more jobs were created in Hawaii over
Despite the consumer price index only growing by a moderate 2% over the 12 months ending in February, some investors are worried about the possibility
The latest infrastructure report from the Hawaii Tourism Authority suggests that airlines are betting big on Hawaii and increasing airlift to the state. HTA expects the number
On New Year’s Day, almost 24 hours after the deadline had passed, members of Congress approved the American Taxpayer Relief Act that shielded the majority
The popular media is frequently citing opinion polls that indicate preferences for one presidential candidate or another. Historically, analysts have found that economic conditions are
In April, US non-farm payroll jobs rose by a meager 115,000, and the unemployment rate fell slightly from 8.2% to 8.1% according to the Bureau of
According to the latest regional labor force data reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Hawaii fell by 0.1% point
Oil prices have fluctuated widely in recent years. In our recent County Forecast Report, we discussed how oil affects the overall economy. Because fuel costs represent