Economy

As world leaders haggle over climate commitments in Glasgow, Scotland, climate watchers are looking for signs of progress — or lack thereof.  North Carolina environmental economist Jared Woollacott shares what to look for, and whether he's optimistic.

North Carolina's unemployment rate has fallen for the ninth consecutive month.

Local governments across North Carolina have mostly weathered the economic downturn that came with the coronavirus pandemic. Stimulus programs and a rebounding economy mean property tax collections and sales tax revenues are getting back to normal. But some other areas remain weak, like travel and tourism tax revenues.

The report for the Environmental Defense Fund tallies potential costs of climate change over the next 20 to 30 years in eight areas, including real estate, health and safety, tourism and various industrial sectors.

Wednesday, March 25, 2020Gyms, theaters, hair and nail salons have been ordered to close along with restaurants because of the coronavirus pandemic. We…

Monday, March 23, 2020Wasn't it just a few weeks ago that the dust was settling on an impeachment trial and Bernie Sanders was seen as a runaway train in…

Tuesday, March 17, 2020For the third time in a week, steep stock losses over coronavirus concerns triggered a halt in trading Monday. But that's just one…

A software company founded in Charlotte is expanding to create about 600 jobs. AvidXchange will also build a new headquarters at the Music…

The U.S. economy shrank sharply in the first quarter but most analysts, including UNC Charlotte economics professor John Connaughton, saw that as a…

It’s time for our quarterly economic forecast with UNC Charlotte professor, Dr. John Connaughton, but this time there will be a twist. National…