Bureau of Labor Statistics
Washington State Emerges as Major Space Industry Hub with 20% Job Growth Despite Blue Origin Setback
Washington’s space sector adds 1,300 jobs this year, outpacing national trends as state challenges traditional aerospace powerhouses Washington State’s space industry is experiencing...
Tariffs Begin Showing Impact on U.S. Inflation Data as Markets React to Rising Trade Tensions
Economic data is starting to reflect the inflationary pressure from tariffs as President Trump pushes for higher duties on European Union imports, sparking...
Oregon Construction Industry Faces Headwinds After Record Highs
State reports steepest construction job losses nationally as industry grapples with economic uncertainty Oregon’s construction industry, which reached historic employment peaks just over...
Remote Work Reaches Stable Plateau as Businesses Adapt to New Normal
A comprehensive new study of over 150,000 U.S. businesses reveals that work-from-home arrangements have stabilized at approximately one day per week for the...
U.S. Growth Revised Up for 2025, But Tariff Uncertainty Threatens Second-Half Slowdown
Economic growth in the United States is showing surprising resilience in the first half of 2025, according to the latest outlook from Wells...
Cranes Tell the Story: Mapping Construction Activity in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles
Mixed Construction Landscape Across Major West Coast Cities The construction industry across four major West Coast cities presents a varied picture in early...
Washington State Construction Sector Takes Major Hit Amid Broader Employment Decline
Washington state’s construction industry faced significant challenges in March as the state’s overall economy continued to show signs of weakness, according to the...
Report: Portland Multifamily Market Faces Headwinds Despite Strong Occupancy
The Portland multifamily real estate market is navigating challenging conditions, with rents declining despite occupancy rates outperforming national averages. According to the latest...
Report: Seattle Multifamily Market Shows Resilience Amid Record Supply Wave
The Seattle multifamily real estate market is demonstrating notable resilience, with key metrics outperforming national averages despite unprecedented new supply. According to the...
Labor Market Strength Persists in Early 2025, Reinforcing Fed’s Hold Strategy
The U.S. labor market continues to show resilience in early 2025, even as hiring momentum moderates. According to the latest data from Wells...
Washington’s Powerhouses: Seattle and Olympia-Tumwater Shine in Milken Institute’s 2024 Rankings
In the Milken Institute’s 2024 Best Performing Cities index, Seattle and Olympia-Tumwater metro areas spotlight Washington State’s dynamic economic landscape, showcasing recovery, resilience,...
U.S. Worker Productivity Sees Strong Rebound, Sparking Economic Optimism
In a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report, U.S. worker productivity has experienced its fastest growth since 2020, marking the first consecutive quarter...
