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. Brent Crude Oil, an internationally recognized benchmark, reached just below $95 per barrel on Wednesday, marking its highest price...Read More
En tiempos de crisis, la historia siempre es una buena herramienta para entender el presente, y poder proyectarnos hacia al futuro. Desde el siglo 19 al presente, la economía de Puerto Rico ha pasado por diversos ciclos o transformaciones. Siempre, los puertorriqueños se las han arreglado para superar los desafíos económicos y salir airosos. Cuando miramos hacia el pasado, si algo ha sido constante en...Read More
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
