Industry

Travel Industry Rebounding From Pandemic Slump – Travel & Tourism Industry
With March passing, it has officially been three years since the initial surge of the COVID-19 pandemic that shut down schools, in-person meetings, and disrupted most of the norms of daily life. While […]

Published On: April 27, 2023Categories: Economy, Industry
Gas Prices Fall to an 18-Month Low – Oil Industry Update
Average gasoline prices have officially reached an 18-month low after extraordinary prices in 2022. The average price per gallon of regular gasoline across the U.S. stood at $3.09 at the end of 2022, […]

Published On: January 11, 2023Categories: Industry
Unemployment Rate is Expected to Rise Heading Into 2023 – Labor Market Update
In September 2022, the unemployment rate hit 3.5%, its lowest point since the start of the pandemic. However, new Fed forecasts predict the unemployment rate to rise to 4.4%, which is too low […]

Published On: December 22, 2022Categories: Economy, Industry
Growing Inventories Means Lower Prices & Discounts Could Be Coming – Consumer Retail
As the pandemic created supply constraints over the past two years, companies learned to stock up on materials and finished products in hopes of alleviating any future supply chain snags. Now that constraints […]

Published On: June 13, 2022Categories: Consumer Behavior, Economy, Industry
Gasoline Prices Expected To Head Higher This Summer – Energy Overview
Various factors are contributing to sustained high gas prices, which are expected to add to price pressures heading into the summer months. Traditionally, gasoline prices move higher as vacation travelers hit the road […]

Published On: June 10, 2022Categories: Consumer Behavior, Economy, Industry
Women Getting Bigger Pay Raises Than Men – Labor Market Update
The pandemic derailed many working families, keeping family members home with children as schools and daycares were shuttered. Many mothers stayed home to care for children and other family members, with many even […]

Published On: April 15, 2022Categories: Economy, Industry
Medical Positions Represent Highest Paying Jobs Heading Into 2022
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics compiles pay on occupations across various industries and has found that 14 of the nation’s top 20 paying occupations are in the medical field. Psychiatrists, surgeons, and […]

Published On: January 12, 2022Categories: Economy, Industry
Domestic Equities Diverge From International Equities
Global equity markets pulled back at month end as heightened virus fears drove uncertainty. Energy sector stocks saw a reversal from ongoing appreciation throughout the year, yet still stand as the top performing […]

Published On: December 8, 2021Categories: Economy, Industry
Global Equities Stay Steady In August – Equity Update
Global equity markets advanced in August amidst growing concerns surrounding Covid variant threats. Continued supply issues of critical components for various products weighed on earnings estimates, as many companies struggle to rebuild inventory. […]

Published On: September 13, 2021Categories: Economy, Industry
Job Openings Surpass 8 Million – Labor Market Update
A growing demand for workers by eager companies to fill positions nationwide has led to unfilled job openings exceeding 8 million as of the end of March, according to the most recent data […]

Published On: June 25, 2021Categories: Economy, Industry