A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week. Business barometer The National Federation of Independent Business serves up its small business economic trends index on Tuesday. NFIB small business index, by month: May 90.5 June 91.5 July 93.7 Aug. 91.2 Sept. 91.5 Oct. 93.7 Source: FactSet. Consumer price index, annual percent change, not …
As inflation goes up and wages remain stagnant, Australians are noticing the pinch when it comes to their regular grocery shop — especially when it comes to fresh produce. Get used to a shortage of lettuce and high fruit and vegetable prices Photo shows Vegetable display, leek, lettuce, fresh produce grocery display The cost of fruit and veg has more …
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: EYE ON INFLATION The Labor Department serves up its latest monthly reading of inflation at the consumer level Tuesday. Americans continue to face higher costs, reflected in sharp annual increases in the consumer price index over much of the last 12 months. Consumer price index, …
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: EYE ON HOUSING The National Association of Realtors issues its July tally of previously occupied U.S. homes Monday. Economists project that the pace of sales slowed last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.81 million homes. In June, sales accelerated to a rate …
