Business confidence was up slightly in June but remains in pessimistic territory, according to the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, news that comes after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported greater-than-expected job growth and lower unemployment for last month.
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Tourism down ‘between 20% and 60%’ in several Northeast states, US governors meet with Canadian premiers
As a new U.S. federal policies shift the U.S.’s foreign relationships, tourism has been hit hard in several Northeastern states, governors stated in a wide-ranging conversation with Canadian premiers at the Massachusetts State House on Monday.
Boston’s FIFA World Cup matches expected to bring $1.1B to New England in 2026
With one year until the FIFA World Cup, a new report Wednesday projected seven matches scheduled to be held in Boston in 2026 are expected to bring in a monumental $1.1 billion in local economic impact to New England.
Boston Marathon boosts Massachusetts economy by $500 million: ‘More than just a race’
Boston Marathon boosts Massachusetts economy by $500 million: ‘More than just a race’
Housing remains Massachusetts voters’ top issue, more saying state is on ‘wrong track’: UMass Amherst/WCVB poll
Housing remains a top issue for Massachusetts voters ahead of this year’s election, according to a new poll released by UMass Amherst and WCVB, as more residents report the state is on the “wrong track.”
Mass. economists mindful of signs of softening
The economists at MassBenchmarks are taking a more dim view of the state’s economy almost halfway through 2024 and said Thursday that a recent slowdown in growth revives questions of whether the economy is headed for a recession or a soft landing. “The economy is not as strong as first thought and there is a […]
