The economic output of the 20-country Eurozone grew just 0.2 percent in this year’s second quarter, Eurostat, the European Union’s statistics agency, reported after previously estimating a 0.3-percent expansion.
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY TOP CONCERN
In a new Gallup survey, half the respondents in the world’s wealthiest countries—including 60 percent of U.S. residents—cited the lack of affordable housing as their chief worry, edging out education, healthcare, and other urgencies.
GOING OUT OF BUSINESS TRENDS
The economic landscape has presented an array of challenges that have profoundly affected the business community.
WHEN THE ECONOMY FALLS JOBS GO WITH IT
It’s global. The numbers are there for all to see. From developed to underdeveloped nations, economies are slowing down and/or contracting.
SPOTLIGHT: RETAIL ON THE ROPES
Discount retailer Dollar General saw its share price fall 15 percent early this month after it reduced its 2024 forecast for existing store sales growth.
INVESTORS SEE HIGHER APARTMENT RENTS AHEAD
Investors are beginning to buy apartment blocks again after spending much of the past year away.
BANKS HAVE CUT LENDING TO HOMEBUILDERS
Banks have cut lending to homebuilders by 10 percent over the past year.
FED OFFICIALS MULL HALF-POINT RATE CUT
Now that markets have priced in a 100-percent certainty that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut its policy interest rates next week, speculators are wondering how large the cut will be.
U.S. MANUFACTURING CONTINUES TO CONTRACT
In August, the Institute for Supply Management’s purchasing managers index grew to 47.2 from its July reading of 46.8 but remained below 50, indicating the sector is still in contraction.
NUMBER OF UNFILLED JOBS IS LOWEST SINCE 2021
In July, U.S. employers posted 7.7 million available jobs, down from 7.9 million in June to the lowest number since January 2021, the labor department reported.









