north carolina economy

Walden: What went right to avert recession in 2023?

Posted by Jodi Leese Glusco | Feb 5, 2024

The question for 2024 is, are we are now back to the traditional economic rules?

Best places to retire? NC ranks 6th, Texas is No. 1 in new study

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Aug 2, 2023

According to Bank Locations, Americans looking to relocate for their golden years should set their sights on Texas. A recent study by their team identifies Texas as the most retirement-friendly state in America. North Carolina ranks sixth. Why? Check out the details.

More people working in NC than ever before – unemployment drops to 3.3%

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Jul 21, 2023

Unemployment in North Carolina dropped in June to its lowest level since the pandemic – 3.3% – with 14,000 people finding jobs and the unemployed ranks declining more than 3,000. In fact, more people are working statewide than ever, points out N.C. State economist Dr. Mike Walden, and he sees the new report as one packing “positive signs.”

North Carolina wins again as ‘Top State’ for business from CNBC

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Jul 11, 2023

North Carolina is the “Top State” for business again as selected by CNBC, the network announced Tuesday morning. It’s the second straight honor for the Tar Heel state.

NC jobless rate remains 3.8% but NCSU economist sees positive trends in hiring

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Mar 13, 2023

North Carolina’s unemployment rate in January remained the same rate as in December at 3.8% but N.C. State economist Dr. Mike Walden sees some positive news as he looks inside the numbers.

New business creation in NC off to sizzling start in 2023, says Secretary of State

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Feb 2, 2023

A slowing economy hindered by high inflation and the prospects of a recession later this year is not deterring entrepreneurs in North Carolina with new business creation setting a record in January.

Triangle job boards show decline in openings but opportunities still available

Posted by Jason Parker | Jan 10, 2023

The number of job advertisements in the Triangle has plummeted nearly 20% in the prior quarter. But workers are still in demand.

Wake County jobs pipeline for ’23 in just 2 words: ‘Very promising’

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Jan 2, 2023

Michael Haley, head of Wake County Economic Development, was on vacation with TechWire reached out for his assessment of the jobs and business recruitment project pipeline for 2023. His brief response says it all.