Gas prices rise nearly a dime a gallon in past two weeks
(CNN) -- U.S. gasoline prices have gone up by nearly a dime a gallon in the past two weeks, reversing a three-month slide amid an increase in crude oil costs, according to a new nationwide survey.
(CNN) -- U.S. gasoline prices have gone up by nearly a dime a gallon in the past two weeks, reversing a three-month slide amid an increase in crude oil costs, according to a new nationwide survey.
GDP Report: U.S. economy slowed in second quarter
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The United States economy slowed in the second quarter amid weak consumer spending, government cuts and a rise in imports from foreign countries.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The United States economy slowed in the second quarter amid weak consumer spending, government cuts and a rise in imports from foreign countries.
U.S. jobless claims drop by 35,000 to 353,000
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- First-time claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, but whether this signals strength in the broader job market remains to be seen.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- First-time claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, but whether this signals strength in the broader job market remains to be seen.
Average gas price $3.47 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.47 per gallon on Sunday, July 22nd.
MILWAUKEE — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.47 per gallon on Sunday, July 22nd.
Wisconsin loses jobs in June, unemployment rises
MADISON (AP) -- The state Department of Workforce Development reports that Wisconsin lost an estimated 11,700 private sector jobs in June and the unemployment rate rose to 7 percent.
MADISON (AP) -- The state Department of Workforce Development reports that Wisconsin lost an estimated 11,700 private sector jobs in June and the unemployment rate rose to 7 percent.
Lower gas prices offset by other rising costs
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Consumers continued to get a break at the pump, but other prices climbed in June, according to the government's latest inflation reading released Tuesday, July 17th.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Consumers continued to get a break at the pump, but other prices climbed in June, according to the government's latest inflation reading released Tuesday, July 17th.
Average gas price $3.44 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 2.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.44 per gallon on Sunday, July 15th.
MILWAUKEE — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 2.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.44 per gallon on Sunday, July 15th.
Business Journal Report (7-16-12)
In business news for Monday, July 16th, 2012 -- The latest survey from the National Association for Business Economics says American companies are scaling back on plans to hire more workers in the coming months.
In business news for Monday, July 16th, 2012 -- The latest survey from the National Association for Business Economics says American companies are scaling back on plans to hire more workers in the coming months.
Overpaid unemployment benefits top $14 billion
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Don't spend that unemployment check too fast.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Don't spend that unemployment check too fast.
Campaign debate centers on economy after modest June jobs report
POLAND, Ohio (AP) -- President Barack Obama says private sector job growth is a "step in the right direction,'' but the economy must grow faster following a modest monthly job report.
POLAND, Ohio (AP) -- President Barack Obama says private sector job growth is a "step in the right direction,'' but the economy must grow faster following a modest monthly job report.
Waukesha company has 100 jobs to fill over next six months
WAUKESHA -- June was another bad month of job numbers.
WAUKESHA -- June was another bad month of job numbers.
June jobs report: 80,000 jobs added, unemployment at 8.2%
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Hiring was lukewarm last month, with employers adding jobs but not enough to bring the unemployment rate down.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Hiring was lukewarm last month, with employers adding jobs but not enough to bring the unemployment rate down.
Business Journal Report (6-28-12)
In business news for Thursday, June 28th, 2012 -- A federal jobs report says Wisconsin added jobs in 2011, but was the eighth weakest in the nation for employment growth.
In business news for Thursday, June 28th, 2012 -- A federal jobs report says Wisconsin added jobs in 2011, but was the eighth weakest in the nation for employment growth.
U.S. gas prices drop nearly 15 cents per gallon since June
(CNN) -- U.S. gasoline prices have dropped by nearly 15 cents a gallon since early June as crude oil continues to fall on global economic fears, the latest Lundberg Survey reported Sunday, June 24th.
(CNN) -- U.S. gasoline prices have dropped by nearly 15 cents a gallon since early June as crude oil continues to fall on global economic fears, the latest Lundberg Survey reported Sunday, June 24th.
Gas prices dropped 6% nationwide in May
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Amid the global economic gloom, there's a ray of sunshine for summertime motorists in the U.S.: The price of gas has dropped 6% over the last month.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Amid the global economic gloom, there's a ray of sunshine for summertime motorists in the U.S.: The price of gas has dropped 6% over the last month.
Unemployed, employers encouraged to apply for state's W3 program
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Workers Win (W3) program has opened to eligible employers and those on unemployment.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Workers Win (W3) program has opened to eligible employers and those on unemployment.
Oil prices slide to eight-month low
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The price of oil sunk to its lowest level since October following an unexpected rise in U.S. commercial crude inventories.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The price of oil sunk to its lowest level since October following an unexpected rise in U.S. commercial crude inventories.
Wis. economic forecast says recovery has slowed
MADISON (AP) -- The latest economic outlook from the Wisconsin Revenue Department says the economy continues to recover but the pace has slowed in recent months.
MADISON (AP) -- The latest economic outlook from the Wisconsin Revenue Department says the economy continues to recover but the pace has slowed in recent months.
Average gas price $3.57 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 9.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.57 per gallon on Sunday, June 17th.
MILWAUKEE — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 9.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.57 per gallon on Sunday, June 17th.
In advance of Romney visit, Democrats make a stop in Madison
MADISON -- In advance of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's trip to Wisconsin on Monday, Democratic National Committee representatives visited Madison on Sunday, June 17th as part of the "Romney Economics: the Middle Class Under the Bus" tour.
MADISON -- In advance of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's trip to Wisconsin on Monday, Democratic National Committee representatives visited Madison on Sunday, June 17th as part of the "Romney Economics: the Middle Class Under the Bus" tour.