Economy bolts forward 5.7 percent in fourth quarter
There’s more evidence that the recession is over, as businesses restock inventories and both corporate and consumer spending
increases.
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Ind. House muddies future of unemployment tax bill
The fate of a bill that would delay unemployment tax increases on businesses remains unclear in the Democrat-controlled Indiana
House.
Jobless claims rising again
The number of newly-laid off workers seeking jobless benefits unexpectedly rose last week.
Clarian to resume construction at Riley Hospital for Children
It’s the latest exhalation by a local hospital after massive
investment losses and a scary economy forced them to tighten their belts a year ago.
Economy loses more jobs, but unemployment rate steady
The Labor Department said Friday that employers cut 85,000 jobs last month, worse than the 8,000 drop analysts expected. But
the nation’s unemployment rate held steady at 10 percent.
Jobless claims fall unexpectedly as layoffs ease
The Labor Department said today that new claims for unemployment insurance fell by 22,000, to a seasonally adjusted 432,000,
the lowest since July 2008.
KATTERJOHN: Rise to the challenge in 2010
Multiple challenges remain,
no doubt. But I feel a whole lot better about our prospects than I did a year ago at this time.
MARCUS: Don’t learn economics from announcers
We don’t support the library or most government services with adequate taxes.
Consumer confidence up in December
The rise was fueled by a long-term outlook on jobs that reached its highest level in two years, but the reading of 52.9 is
still far short of the 90 that would signify a solid economy.
‘Most accurate’ forecaster predicts surge
A rising stock market will prompt consumers to start spending again, says Barclays economist Dean Maki.
Even as economy mends, a jobless decade may loom
The decade ahead could be a brutal one for America’s unemployed—and for people with jobs hoping for pay raises.
Jobless claims, goods orders signal modest rebound
A fitful economic recovery is drawing strength from a stabilizing job market and signs that manufacturing will contribute
to the rebound. The evidence signals a better-than-expected end to the year, though doubts remain about growth in 2010.
Indiana banker meets with Obama, Geithner
Mark Schroeder, CEO of Jasper-based German American Bancorp, was one of just 12 community bankers who talked shop Tuesday
with the president and Treasury secretary.
First decade of century marked by buyouts and bubbles
The decade witnessed a massive terrorist attack, two wars, and a building-and-buyout boom fueled by easy credit.
Slump sets Hoosier job levels back 14 years
The 131,000 jobs lost
in the 12 months ended in November amounted to a 7.2-percent decline and were nearly equivalent to the combined populations
of Carmel and Fishers.
Economic recovery not as strong as previously thought
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.2 percent pace in the third quarter, as the recovery got off to a weaker start than previously
thought.
However, signs suggest the economy will end 2009 on stronger footing.
Economic recovery on track to strengthen at end of 2009
The U.S. economy started the year in free-fall but is on track to end 2009 on stronger footing.
Indiana’s unemployment rate slips to 9.6 percent
Indiana’s unemployment rate ticked downward in November, falling to 9.6 percent, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development
said Friday morning.
Even Bentley sales are down
A Zionsville dealer says the economy is influencing its wealthy buyers, but things would be worse under Rolls-Royce.