The U.S. economy grew during Q2 2023, blowing past economist expectations and tamping down concerns about a possible recession. Gross domestic product (GDP) grew by a 2.1% compared to Q1 2023. That growth showed a cooling from the 2.6% growth displayed in the quarter before that. The heightened growth stems from an increase in consumer and government spending, as well as a jump in business...Read More
El empleo para el mes de julio ascendió a 947,600, un aumento del 2.6% en comparación con julio de 2022. Se trata del aumento más lento desde abril de 2021. Por otro lado, la tasa de desempleo se mantuvo en el 6.2% en julio.Read More
Employment for the month of July totaled 947,600, a 2.6% increase compared to July 2022. This is the slowest increase since April 2021. On the other hand, the unemployment rate held at 6.2% in July. In the private sector, 20,100 jobs were created, a year-on-year increase of 2.8%, the smallest increase since the pandemic. Meanwhile, government employment rose 2.2%. When compared to last year, employment...Read More
Retail sales provide us with a snapshot of consumer spending and how the changes in consumer spending affect the different industries in the retail sector. When observing the recent month of May 2023 when compared year over year with May 2022 shows nominal growth in sales for 14 of the 18 industry categories, which totaled $3.3 billion in sales and in percentage terms reflected a...Read More
Bankruptcy data holds a treasure trove of insights into Puerto Rico’s intricate financial and economic landscape. Delving into this data provides a window into the Island’s fiscal challenges, economic trends, and regulatory dynamics and unveils a narrative of resilience and adaptation among local businesses. It is a vital instrument, offering a panoramic view of the financial well-being of individuals, enterprises, and the broader economy. Remarkably,...Read More
