economic growth
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PublishedDecember 26, 2017
U.S. holiday shopping season estimated to be the strongest in years
Americans likely spent about $671 billion, one analyst says – an increase of 5.5 percent from 2016.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2017
Service economy dips slightly after fastest growth in 12 years
Experts say consumer confidence and potential corporate tax cuts are boosting the U.S. economy.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2017
Fed needs to avoid ‘boom-bust’ cycle in economy, Yellen says
The Federal Reserve chair says officials remain puzzled about why inflation has retreated for several months this year.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2017
Fed chief Janet Yellen says economic outlook highly uncertain
The central bank may be slower to raise interest rates as a result.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2017
U.S. economy shows robust growth in spring 2017
The U.S. Commerce Department estimates that the gross domestic product, a measure of the economy's total income, grew at an annualized rate of 3 percent from April to June.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2017
China looks to lead pack in artificial intelligence
The nation sees AI as a way to generate $59 billion of annual economic output by 2025.
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PublishedJune 30, 2017
Skowhegan envisions white-water park
A trip to parks in Colorado convinces organizers that the Kennebec Gorge could be a recreation destination.
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PublishedJune 22, 2017
Maine’s personal income growth lags the rest of the nation
New statistics from the Bureau of Economic Analysis estimate that Maine's inflation-adjusted growth rate in personal income ranks among the 10 slowest-growing states.
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PublishedMay 1, 2017
Maine Voices: Research shows how childhood poverty squeezes Maine businesses
Growing up without stable housing and good nutrition can have lifelong economic impacts.
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PublishedApril 21, 2017
Maine’s unemployment falls to lowest rate in 40 years
The 3.0% rate for March is driven by gains in construction, trade, transportation, utilities, education and health care.
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