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Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rises to 242,000, highest level in 3 months
Applications for U.S. jobless benefits rose to a three-month high last week but remained within the same healthy range of the past three years.
Trump’s first executive orders target immigration, international trade and the economy
The Republican president's sweeping actions reflect many of his campaign promises and determination to concentrate executive branch power in the West Wing.
Biden’s big semiconductor law will ramp up US chip production — but at a high cost, report finds
Government subsidies behind the expected chip manufacturing boom mean that each job created will cost taxpayers about $185,000 a year, according to a report.
U.S. economy grows at 3.1% pace in third quarter, an upgrade from previous estimate
GDP grew in the third quarter, driven by strong consumer spending and exports.
US economy grew at a solid 3% rate last quarter, government says in final estimate
The US economy rebounded strongly last quarter, driven by solid consumer spending and a surge in business investment, particularly in equipment purchases.
Economist predicts workforce, financing and demand will be problems for construction
Anirban Basu, a top economist for ABC, shared his insights on Construction Executive.
US job openings fall to 8.1 million, lowest since 2021, but remain at historically high levels
Layoffs fell and the number of Americans quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence in their prospects — rose in April.
Another month of robust US job growth points to continued economic strength
The U.S. added 300,000 jobs in March, which is more than February's numbers and outperforming economists expectations.
US economy grew solid 3.2% in fourth quarter, a slight downgrade from government’s initial estimate
The nation's gross domestic product slipped from 4.9% from July through September, and last quarter GDP numbers were revised after an initial report last month.
What recession? Professional forecasters raise expectations for US economy in 2024
Signals show the economy is blasting through recession predictions despite high interest rates and inflation.
Less is more? Consumers have fewer choices as brands prune their offerings to focus on best sellers
Some companies are finding that shaving their selection is profitable as they reduce leftovers that need to be discounted.
It’s a mismatch on the economy. Even as inflation wanes, voters still worry about getting by
Inflation is easing and unemployment is down, but voters' stories paint a different picture of the economy.
Today’s News
- More construction unions get behind Crowley
- Appeals Court restores Act 10 collective bargaining law
- Land use, zoning changes approved for Rockwell Automation in New Berlin
- $61M corporate headquarters planned in Brookfield
- Wisconsin expands recertification process for DBE firms
- Dangerous tornadoes hit the western Fox Cities
- Fraser and HD Hyundai eye Superior shipyard for modernization
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids from around Wisconsin | July 27
- Interstate 41 work continues with $167M contract
- Sixth Street roundabout in Milwaukee could be reworked (UPDATED)
- Wisconsin lawmaker accepts award for helping pass DACA bill
- Plans for $107M Wauwatosa library gain momentum
Project Profiles
- First prefabricated bridge in US installed in Eau Claire County
- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
- Four contractors selected to build border wall prototypes
- UW-Milwaukee’s Greenstreet shaping minds (and the city)
- Turning the Corner(s) (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)