3+ hour, 54+ min ago  (458+ words) As a professional economist, I look at volumes of data to understand what is happening in the economy. In today's column I examine the status of North Carolina's job market, including comparisons to the national market. My analysis is for…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (438+ words) RALEIGH " Two new audits from the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor found continued delays in unemployment benefit payments and increased improper payments, including millions of dollars in fraud overpayments. Unemployment benefits in North Carolina are administered by the…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (251+ words) RALEIGH " The Office of State Budget and Management and the Fiscal Research Division on Tuesday released a nonpartisan consensus revenue forecast projecting North Carolina will collect $360 million less in revenue next year. The forecast indicates revenues could trigger two consecutive…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (510+ words) Ever since COVID-19, buying a home has been a challenge, especially for first-time buyers. Buyers have been hit by a triple whammy. Home prices surged, homes for sale were limited and interest rates on mortgage loans jumped. Each of these…...