Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has expressed optimism that the economy will rebound and record growth at a reasonable pace. She, however, did not provide a time frame in which it was expected to occur. “I am very confident that our country will overcome the present challenges and realize our objective of reducing our debts, [...]
Atlanta Remains Below Financial Distress Line As Nation Rises Above
August 23, 2012 | Posted by
Metro Atlantans remained just below the financial distress line though the nation broke above it for the first time in four years, according to an Atlanta consumer services agency. Better housing situations and employment drove the nation’s financial score up to 71.3 — the distress line is 70 on on 100-point scale developed by CredAbility. [...]
Jobs Added, But Not Enough to Drive Down Unemployment Rate
August 4, 2012 | Posted by
The U.S. economy generated jobs last month at the fastest pace since February, a sign it is resilient enough to pull out of a midyear slump and grow modestly even as the rest of the world slows down. The 163,000 jobs employers added in July ended three months of weak hiring. But the surprising gains [...]
