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Economic Recovery
State’s unemployment rate dips to 8.2 percent
April 20, 2012
Indiana's jobless rate is the lowest it's been since December 2008 and matches the national jobless rate for March, also at
8.2 percent.
MoreBank of Indiana on long journey back from brink
April 14, 2012
Greg AndrewsA fast-growing Indianapolis bank that became one of the biggest U.S. Small Business Administration lenders in the state has
returned to profitability after a harrowing stretch of massive losses from borrower defaults that nearly led to its failure.
MoreNew data brightens Indy area's jobs picture
April 7, 2012
J.K. WallBureau of Labor Statistics revises numbers, but region is still 30,000 jobs short of pre-recession peak.
MoreStalled recovery? Gas prices, optimism on collision course
April 6, 2012
J.K. WallNearly two-thirds of Hoosier business owners in a new survey said they are optimistic or moderately optimistic about the Indiana
economy over the next six months. But high gas prices may dampen the enthusiasm.
MoreU.S. unemployment rate dips, but job growth slows
April 6, 2012
Associated PressThe job market slowed in March as companies hit the brakes on hiring amid uncertainty about the economy's growth prospects.
The unemployment rate fell slightly, but mostly because more Americans stopped looking for work.
MoreEconomy adds 227,000 jobs, jobless rate unchanged
March 9, 2012
Associated PressU.S. employers added 227,000 jobs in February to complete three of the best months of hiring since the recession ended.
MoreState economy finally gaining traction
March 3, 2012
J.K. WallLeading indicators for Indiana's economy are looking up: Banks are increasing lending, real estate developers are pulling
the trigger on long-shelved projects, manufacturers are expanding, and consumers are even buying big-ticket items, including
automobiles.
MoreNew-home construction off to mild start
February 23, 2012
Scott OlsonBuilding permits filed in the nine-county Indianapolis metropolitan area totaled 194 in January, a 2-percent dip from the
same time last year. But industry leaders are cautiously optimistic.
MoreEconomy could lift drug, device firms
February 20, 2012
J.K. WallThe U.S. economy is showing signs of bouncing back and, if it does, look for drugmakers and medical-device companies to benefit.
But if the economy has another summer stall like last year, expect health insurers to benefit.
MoreU.S. retail sales increase for sixth straight month
December 13, 2011
Associated PressAmericans spent more on autos, furniture and clothing at the start of the crucial holiday shopping season, boosting retail
sales for a sixth straight month. Meanwhile, sales fell at grocery stores, building supply stores and restaurants.
MoreUnemployment aid applications drop to 9-month low
December 8, 2011
Associated PressEmployers added a net total of 120,000 jobs last month. The economy has generated 100,000 or more jobs five months in a row
— the first time that has happened since April 2006.
MoreUnemployment rate falls to lowest level since March 2009
December 2, 2011
Associated PressThe U.S. unemployment rate fell last month to its lowest level in more than 2-1/2 years as more of the unemployed either found
jobs or gave up looking and were no longer counted as jobless.
MoreThird-quarter economic growth revised downward
November 22, 2011
Associated PressThe Commerce Department said Tuesday that the economy grew at an annual rate of 2 percent in the July-September quarter, lower
than an initial 2.5-percent estimate made last month. The government also said after-tax incomes fell by the largest amount
in two years.
MoreUnemployment dips despite decline in pace of hiring
November 4, 2011
Associated PressThe national economy added 80,000 jobs last month, the fewest in four months, but the unemployment rate dipped from 9.1 percent
to 9 percent.
MoreIU experts: Economy to stay 'lousy' in 2012
November 3, 2011
Economists from the Kelley School of Business predict the national economy will grow a modest 2.5 percent to 3 percent next
year, while unemployment will remain high.
MoreEconomy grew 2.5 percent in third quarter
October 27, 2011
Associated PressBuoyed by a resurgent consumer and strong business investment, the economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in the
July-September quarter. The modest expansion followed anemic growth in the first half of the year
MoreStrategist: Uncertainty still holding back U.S. economy
October 21, 2011
Scott Olson
In order to get the U.S. economy to grow at a respectable 3-percent annual rate, the government needs to get a grip
on the debt crisis while corporations needs to start spending the money they've stockpiled.
Economy grew at weak 1.3-percent rate in 2nd quarter
September 29, 2011
Associated PressThe U.S. economy grew slightly faster in the spring than previously estimated but remained dangerously weak in the face of
high unemployment and higher gas prices.
MoreRetail sales in U.S. stagnate amid poor job market
September 14, 2011
Bloomberg NewsRetail sales in the U.S. unexpectedly stagnated in August as a lack of jobs restrained shoppers. Chains like Best Buy Co.
and Target Corp. say a struggling labor market that’s battered confidence is hurting sales.
MoreU.S. consumer confidence falls to 2-year low
August 30, 2011
Associated PressStocks fell Tuesday morning after consumer confidence dropped to the lowest level since April 2009. Retailers and other companies
that depend on consumer spending had the steepest losses.
MoreThis year's metro area job losses deeper than in peer cities
August 27, 2011
J.K. WallAs the national economy sputters, the Indianapolis area is losing jobs faster than its peers, falling to levels not seen since
2002.
MoreEconomy still tough, but a few Hoosier industries on upswing
August 20, 2011
J.K. WallTwo years into the economic recovery, bright spots in the Indiana job market are still hard to find. The insurance industry
is one of the few glimmers of light on Indiana’s horizon. Others include engine makers, nursing homes and temp agencies.
MoreState's unemployment rate rises to 8.5 percent
August 19, 2011
Indiana's jobless rate moved up from 8.3 percent in June. The rate had held steady at 8.2 percent the previous two months.
MoreUnemployment aid applications fall to 4-month low
August 11, 2011
Associated PressThe number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week below 400,000 for the first time in four months, a sign
that the job market may be improving again slowly after a recent slump.
MoreIndianapolis-based banks struggle to emerge from slump
August 6, 2011
Francesca JaroszIndiana regional banks and national institutions are faring better, a possible indication that Indianapolis' economy isn't
recovering as quickly as expected.
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Laura-the festivals and tastings are free. What does is strengthen the sense of community with activities. What are those empty lots doing for the Village? it's sad you can't see the good that this progress can do for the area. No one is requiring anyone to shop there. I guess you'd rather see a Dollar store move in or no, we'd rather see the property stand empty b/c change is out of the question.
Read down to the part about Brizzi. Someone needs to subpoena his "purchases" of Red RockPictures and Cellstar and his corresponding bank records, I mean c'mon, I'd like to see his alcohol usage records, too. http://diana-vice.blogspot.com/2011_01_01_archive.html
Wonder if my neighborhood can advertise our "retention" pond and act like it is a beach too?
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millions for putting a company's bumper sticker on one of its Lolas. But you gotta take what you can get.