One industry thriving with rising inflation? Payday lenders.
As prices continue to surge, but the labor market remains tight, there is one industry that appears to be performing well.
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Special report: What workers want, now and in the future
Many aspects of work have changed in the prior two years. That’s established a new baseline for many workers. What do they want, now and in the future?
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Beware the ‘melt up’ on Wall Street
There’s a term for what happens on Wall Street prior to a market crash: a “melt up.” Some analysts are forecasting we could see one, soon.
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Worker shortage continues – and 4.4M Americans quit jobs in February
In a tight labor market, employers continue to post job openings. But the latest data shows that 4.4 million Americans quit a job in February 2022.
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NC economic forecast strong, but these 3 factors will determine the future
An index that tracks the economic outlook for North Carolina over the next four to six months rose in February 2022. But 3 factors could change the outlook.
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NC ranks 13th for ‘quit rate’ of workers in last 12 months
A new analysis of U.S. Department of Labor data finds that North Carolina ranks in the top half of the country when it comes to workers quitting their jobs.
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Time for organic growth: Charlotte prof predicts stable economy in 2022
With inflation impacting housing, grocery and gas prices two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, John Connaughton, professor of financial economics for the Belk College of Business at UNC-Charlotte, is forecasting a generally stable 2022 after significant post-lockdown growth in 2021. Connaughton’s analysis showed the annual GDP growth rate will...
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NC’s unemployment rate drops below 4% – but storms are on horizon
The latest data from the North Carolina Department of Commerce shows that across all sectors of the state’s economy, there are more jobs now than a year ago. But there are storms coming, points out N.C. State economist Dr. Mike Walden.
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The Durham Show: ‘Technology industry is the most ascendant’ in series of biz hits
Nearly 4,000 jobs based in Durham County across 14 economic development projects were announced in 2021. What’s the latest on Durham’s economic development? Let’s take a look as we preview “The Durham Show” set for Wednesday from the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce.
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