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Economists’ dire warning of a recession last year proved completely off base as firms continued to hire workers and consumers continued to spend, but perhaps the economy is finally beginning to cool. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 6, 2024

Reports show early signs of an economic slowdown

It wasn’t the employment report, but the purchasing managers index for the service sector plummeting in April that …

Recent data reinforce the notion that the economy continues to expand at an impressive pace while the inflation rate remains on track to steadily shrink. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 10, 2024

ECONOMIST: Strong employment does not preclude rate cuts

Recent data reinforce the notion that the economy continues to expand at an impressive pace while the inflation rate …

The EIA expects gas prices to be $3.48 at the end of 2024. If that is correct, gasoline prices should have a negligible impact on either the CPI or the PCE inflation measures for the year. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 5, 2024

ECONOMIST: Fed rate cut on track despite rising oil prices

the EIA expects gas prices to be $3.48 at the end of 2024. If that is correct, gasoline prices should have a ...

Feb 27, 2024

Rising oil prices will slow the decline of inflation

Oil prices are likely to rise from $78 per barrel currently to $88 per barrel by ...

Feb 19, 2024

Economist: Expect rates to fall by summer — not before

As long as the economy chugs along at a moderate pace and ...

Feb 7, 2024

Economist: Labor market not nearly as strong as you think

Economist says the latest employment report was a shocker …

Dec 21, 2023

Are the Panthers of Charlotte turning their backs on South Carolina?

The NFL organization in Charlotte needed the population beyond the Queen City borders to land a team in the early 1990s, but now the organization is leaving South Carolina out of its major plans, first ending plans in had in Rock Hill and now pulling out of Spartanburg, where …

Oct 5, 2023

Real estate investment firm acquires 1M-square-foot Fort Mill industrial park

A North American solar panel manufacturer will expand its U.S. footprint by establishing operations at one of two buildings at the facility, representing an investment of $150 million.

Oct 4, 2023

Columbia development group moves from Cottontown to new location

The new offices are on the second floor of a two-story commercial building that includes 8,400 square feet of contiguous space on the first floor and 6,300 square feet on the second plus a 2,022-square-foot covered terrace.

Oct 3, 2023

Camden digital marketing firm expands into Lancaster County

Lancaster County ranks third in South Carolina for population growth and ranks highest in one-year and two-year population growth in the Charlotte metro area.

Oct 3, 2023

Orangeburg physician to pay $585K settlement for illegal kickbacks

The settlement resolves allegations that the practice received kickbacks in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute in return for laboratory referrals and caused the submission of false or fraudulent claims to Medicare and TRICARE.

Oct 2, 2023

Event seeks to connect Columbia organizations, businesses with residents

"This event will help Midlands residents learn about social, service, professional, cultural, and volunteer organizations and small businesses in the area,â€_x009d_ the organizer said.