Employment is expected to continue to grow and wages move higher in Colorado, according to the latest analysis of business filings in the state. “I am pleased to see Colorado’s economy begin 2018 in such a strong and stable position,” said Wayne Williams, secretary of state. “We continue to see low unemployment, higher average wages […]
A measure of consumer confidence has rebounded on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index rose 1.7 points to 128.7 in April, nearly offsetting a decline in March. Measures of current conditions and expectations both increased. “Overall, confidence levels remain strong and suggest that the […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has retreated but remains near the highest readings in the history of the index. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index fell 2.9 points in March, But at 104.7, the latest reading remains high. “Although expected sales and expected business conditions […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The unemployment rate has retreated in Mesa County even as the labor force has grown to its largest level in four years. The two indicators headed in opposite directions bode well for improving conditions, said Curtis Englehart, director of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. “We’re excited to […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has moved closer to record heights on more upbeat expectations for improving economic conditions and sales. “Small business owners are telling us loud and clear that they’re optimistic, ready to hire and prepared to raise wages,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of the National Federation of […]
A monthly measure of confidence has climbed to its highest level in more than 17 years on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index rose 6.5 points to 130.8 in February with increases in components tracking assessments of current conditions and expectations for the near future. […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has rebounded with a record proportion of owners indicating they believe now is a good time to expand. “Main Street is roaring. Small business owners are not only reporting better profits, but they’re also ready to grow and expand,” said Juanita Duggan, president and chief executive […]
A monthly measure of confidence among small business owners has retreated on less upbeat expectations for improving economic conditions, sales and hiring. Nonetheless, 2017 was on average the strongest ever in the 45-year history of the Small Business Optimism Index, a performance that bodes well for 2018. ““With a massive tax cut … accompanied by […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has retreated on less upbeat expectations for sales, economic conditions and expansions. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index dropped 2.3 points to 103 in September. The latest reading remains high by historical standards, however. “The temptation is to blame […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has slipped, but continues to reflect expectations for improving business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index fell six-tenths of a point to 119.8 in September. Consumers were less upbeat in their assessments of current conditions, but more optimistic about the future. “Despite the slight […]