The Higgins Report: Wage Relief

March 15, 2023March 13, 2023 Joe Higgins economy, expertsource, industry, recession

Another strong jobs report helped curb rising pay

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The Young and the Restless

January 25, 2023March 7, 2023 Andy Kriege economy, HR, industry

‘The Big Quit’ continues, younger workers leading the way

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The Higgins Report: Three Readings in One

February 13, 2023February 17, 2023 Alan Wolf economy, expertsource

A trio of economic barometers suggest smooth sailing ahead

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Furniture, Appliance Sales Resurged in January

February 17, 2023February 16, 2023 Alan Wolf economy, industry

U.S. retail saw greatest growth in two years

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The Higgins Report: Economy Ends Year on an Up Note

January 31, 2023February 1, 2023 Joe Higgins economy, Higgins, recession

Solid Q4 GDP caps a tumultuous 2022

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The Higgins Report: Down the Rabbit Hole

January 4, 2023January 3, 2023 Joe Higgins economy, Higgins, recession

Why I’m eager to return to an economy that follows the rules

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The Higgins Report: High Employment Hurts Inflation Fight

December 14, 2022December 9, 2022 Joe Higgins economy, inflation, recession

November jobs numbers come in hot

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Whaddaya Know, Joe?

November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Joe Higgins economy, Higgins, recession

Economic expert Joe Higgins answers his audience’s most frequently asked questions

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Labor and Housing: The Slowdown Begins

November 11, 2022November 10, 2022 Joe Higgins economy, housing, recession

But as always, the American economy will bounce back

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Recession: Are We There Yet?

November 1, 2022November 2, 2022 Joe Higgins economy, Higgins

Mixed signs of a cooling economy as Fed continues its balancing act

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Wells Fargo Forecast: Slower Growth with a Chance of Mild Recession

October 31, 2022October 28, 2022 Alan Wolf economy, recession, Wells Fargo

AVB’s financial partner shares its economic outlook in a fourth-quarter update

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Shipping is Dipping

October 26, 2022October 25, 2022 Andy Kriege economy, industry, supply chain

With retail inventories busting at the seams, container demand — and prices — are falling

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Conn’s HomePlus Hits a Rough Patch

October 20, 2022October 21, 2022 Alan Wolf economy

Fifteen-state furniture, appliance and CE chain cites macro headwinds

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October Surprise: Black Friday is Already Underway

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 Andy Kriege black friday, economy

Retailers offering earlier discounts as consumer shopping habits change

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Ho! Ho! Ho! Holiday Season Looking Up

October 12, 2022October 11, 2022 Alan Wolf economy

Mastercard sees retail sales rising 7% this quarter

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The Higgins Report: Strong Medicine

October 12, 2022October 11, 2022 Joe Higgins economy, Higgins

A still vital economy augurs further rate hikes

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Consumers Still Spending Despite Economic Concerns

October 4, 2022October 5, 2022 Alan Wolf economy

Rate hikes, high inflation no deterrent to shopping, NRF says

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The Higgins Report: Confidence in Consumer Confidence

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022 Joe Higgins economy, industry

If Americans keep spending and the job market holds up, we might just avoid the ‘R’ word By Joe Higgins,

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The Higgins Report: What the Job Numbers Mean for Retail

September 8, 2022September 9, 2022 Joe Higgins economy, Higgins Report, job numbers

The data portends a slowing economy but continued strength for stores

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Consumers Still Shopping Despite Inflation

August 19, 2022August 22, 2022 Alan Wolf economy, inflation

Overall retail sales rose 10.3% in July.

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Zapped:The Energy Department is proposing stricter new efficiency standards on refrigerators and washers that will likely cause repercussions for appliance makers. Utility Dive

Boxed In: Best Buy plans to close 20 to 30 of its big-box stores and open 10 additional outlet locations amid a projected 3% to 6% sales decline this year. Retail Dive

The Tipping Point: Parent, trade and consumer safety groups are mounting a letter-writing campaign urging the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to adopt a revised safety standard for clothing storage units that is more readily enforceable than the agency’s own proposed rules. Home News Now

Back to the Grind: More Americans ages 25 to 54 jumped into the labor force last month, giving companies more workers to choose from and taking some pressure off wage growth. The Wall Street Journal