The road to economic recovery will hinge on successful management of the pandemic and distribution of a vaccine. Photo: marchmeena29/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Gradual economic recovery expected in 2021

December 11, 2020 By Phillip M. Perry

Economists expect a gradual but noticeable recovery fueled by corporate profits, a strong housing market and successful rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Moody’s expects 2020 to be the first year of a strong residential construction recovery led by single-family homes. Photo: jhorrocks/E+/Getty Images

Expect happy consumers but slowing economic growth in 2020

January 7, 2020 By Phillip M. Perry

Full employment and a robust housing market are supporting a decent economy, but uncertainty is building in the nation’s boardrooms.

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The gross national product is expected to grow at a slower 2.7 percent clip in 2019. Photo: Istock.com/thitivong

2019 promises economic growth

December 21, 2018 By Phillip M. Perry

2019 promises economic growth, healthy profits and a robust business operating environment, but early signs of an economic correction loom on the horizon.

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Propane retailers help to drive growth with each new delivery of propane. Confidence among businesses and consumers is yet another driver of growth. Photo courtesy of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.

2018 boasts positive economic outlook

January 5, 2018 By Phillip M. Perry

Businesses should enjoy a robust 2018, thanks to growing employment rates, rising wages and low borrowing costs.

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Has the United States reached full employment?

January 5, 2018 By LP Gas

The employment picture is improving in the United States, to the extent that by the end of 2017 some 95.6 percent of willing workers had obtained jobs.

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