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Articles Tagged with ''economy''

HVACR survey underscores expected business growth

January 9, 2017

86% of respondents expect sales to grow in 2017.

 


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A look ahead at US economic growth in 2017

In the early 1980s, just 30 years ago, few could have foretold the amazing changes that have since taken place.
Morris Beschloss
December 11, 2016

What’s in store for US economic growth in 2017?


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Millennials prefer to shop local, shop small

Local retailers counter-punch Amazon.
Morris Beschloss
November 17, 2016

Millennials prefer an in-personshopping experience.


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U.S. private debt remains stable

Congressional banking legislation known as Glass-Steagall is verging on a comeback.
Morris Beschloss
October 31, 2016

Both political parties back more restrictions on financial institutions.


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Small businesses losing confidence

Interest rates reflect static economy.
Morris Beschloss
September 28, 2016

Interest rates to remain low.


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Are apartment rentals topping out?

The first-quarter 2016 building climbed by just 20,000 units, in comparison to the last five-year average of 40,000 during similar periods.
Morris Beschloss
August 30, 2016
Overall housing numbers reaching pre-recession numbers.
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Rental construction boom

Over the next three years, U.S. developers are expected to build almost one million apartments.
Morris Beschloss
April 19, 2016

More part-time jobs added than full-time work.


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Home sales surge in 4Q 2015

Sales of previously owned homes reached a peak in late summer, creating a momentum finale for 2015.
Morris Beschloss
January 20, 2016

Demand increases for existing homes.


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Survey: HVACR manufacturers optimistic for 2016

January 12, 2016

The survey asked HVACR equipment manufacturers to consider what they anticipate the business climate will be for the industry in 2016.


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Troubling precedent for 'Made in the USA'

December 21, 2015

Large oil and gas companies lay off workers.


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