Know The Difference Minute

How 'bout that GDP? 29.04.2021 0:57 ↓

The best growth since 2003

The Fed: No News, Good News. 28.04.2021 0:54 ↓

Key interest rates are staying near zero—a spot they’ve been in since March of last year.

Consumer Confidence. Up again. 27.04.2021 0:59 ↓

The last time the index was this high was February 2020, just before COVID slammed doors shut. This month’s reading is the 4th straight monthly increase.

Home $weet Home 23.04.2021 0:55 ↓

Like autos, prices are rising—but perhaps to the point where people are crying Uncle.

Car shopping? Get ready to pay. 21.04.2021 0:59 ↓

Half of new car buyers are now paying within 5% of sticker price.

Harley revs it up 20.04.2021 1:01 ↓

There was certainly a North American story to tell with retail sales up 30% and sales of 32,000 bikes.

It's all about the stimmy 15.04.2021 0:58 ↓

Retail sales in March were through the roof, up nearly 10%. That’s the biggest jump since last May and blew past the 5.9% prediction.

Coinbase goes Wall Street 14.04.2021 1:02 ↓

After opening at $381 per share, it had a fully diluted market value around $102 billion.

Why are things more expensive? 13.04.2021 1:01 ↓

The index that covers everyday items like groceries, clothing, recreation, and vehicles is up 2.6%.

The rideshare restart 08.04.2021 0:57 ↓

Uber drivers logging onto the app for driving gigs was down 40% in first quarter 2021.

The Pew Research Pandemic Survey 07.04.2021 1:02 ↓

While Facebook, Reddit, and even NextDoor.com saw increased usage, the clear social media app pandemic winner was YouTube.

Airlines getting busy 06.04.2021 0:58 ↓

TSA screenings have averaged at least 1 million per day for the last 26 days.

The BIG ISM manufacturing number 01.04.2021 1:00 ↓

ISM tracks 18 industries and says 17 expanded in March led by increases in production, new orders, and employment.

Offices are re-opening. What should we expect? 31.03.2021 1:01 ↓

69% of employers expect at least half of employees to work remotely some of the time.

A stunning stat about the real estate industry 30.03.2021 0:56 ↓

Home prices nationally are up over 11%year-over-year, the largest gain in nearly 15 years.

Gas prices. Up, up, up. 25.03.2021 0:55 ↓

The average US price hit $2.88 this week—a 30% increase from a year ago.

Just give us sports highlights 24.03.2021 1:02 ↓

There is a growing preference of only watching highlights and final scores, especially for 18–34-year-old fans.

54% of workers looking for post-pandemic raises 23.03.2021 0:58 ↓

Men are more likely to ask with 59% of employed men planning to ask compared 48% of women.

Home Sweet Home 17.03.2021 0:57 ↓

The rapid rise of materials is creating issues. Lumber prices are up over 170% in the last year.

Time to fly? 16.03.2021 1:00 ↓

Most carriers confirm activity has been picking up for 3 weeks—Delta says 5. American’s bookings are just 20% below 2019.

A brighter employment picture 11.03.2021 0:59 ↓

Manpower reports nearly 25% of companies plan to hire workers in the next quarter. 1/3 will be back to full strength by July, half by the end of the year.

CEO survey: highly optimistic. 10.03.2021 0:56 ↓

72% of CEOs surveyed say conditions for companies have already recovered—or will by the end of the year. Plans to hire more employees rose 30 points.

Is Boeing about to take off? 09.03.2021 0:59 ↓

The February orders for 82 aircraft mark the first time since November 2019 that monthly sales have outpaced scrapped orders.

The Small Business Plus Survey 04.03.2021 1:00 ↓

A new report from the US Census Bureau has revealed a majority of small businesses will not be requiring their employees to get tested or be vaccinated.

The electric Ford Mustang! 03.03.2021 1:01 ↓

We can debate whether or not the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV really is a Mustang, but one thing is certain: it’s taking market share from Tesla.