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Many top US companies prospering during ‘10 years worth of change in 10 months’
The coronavirus pandemic brought the global economy to a halt this spring, sparking fears of a corporate bloodbath. As the year ends, however, it’s...
Weekly initial jobless claims rise to 9,289 in Louisiana
Initial unemployment claims in Louisiana rose to 9,289 last week, up from 9,114 the week before, according to figures released today by the Louisiana...
Baton Rouge sales tax collections sag in October
After seeing a rise in September, city-parish sales tax collections fell in October, mirroring national trends.
That’s according to the latest report from the city-parish...
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid COVID-19 resurgence
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000, the highest weekly total since September, as a resurgence of...
BRAC dashboard: Weekly unemployment claims dip to lowest level since before COVID-19
Weekly combined unemployment claims in the Capital Region are the lowest they’ve been since the outset of the pandemic, according to the Baton Rouge...
As cost of living becomes key remote working metric, how does Baton Rouge fare?
Cost of living, one of the primary quality-of-life factors people and companies consider in making living and locating decisions, has become a more important...
BRAC summit speaker: State’s economy 80% ‘back to normal’
Louisiana’s economy is about 80% “back to normal,” marking a positive sign for the state’s post-pandemic prospects as the global oil glut is worked...
US jobless claims jump to 853,000 amid resurgence of virus
The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that companies are cutting more jobs...
Louisiana labeled as ‘Judicial Hellhole’ for eighth year in a row
The American Tort Reform Association has once again labeled Louisiana as a “Judicial Hellhole,” this year ranking the state at No. 5.
Louisiana has been...
BRAC economic indicators: Jobless claims back to pre-lockdown levels
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released its COVID-19 economic indicator report, which examines and assesses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the...
BRAC Economic Development Summit: Real estate landscape looks rocky
Louisiana’s real estate community can expect for lenders to be under great duress over the next several months, two national real estate experts told...
Louisiana’s weekly initial unemployment claims rise 17%
Louisiana’s initial unemployment insurance claims rose to 11,780 last week, up from 10,045 the week before, according to figures released today by the Louisiana...
BRAC’s Economic Outlook: Workforce issues are main 2021 concern for business owners
Workforce issues are the biggest concern local business owners have heading into 2021, marking the first time since 2015 that traffic congestion has not...
US jobless claims remain high at 712,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell as the nation celebrated Thanksgiving last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that...
Congress takes baby steps toward aid bill as Fed reports slowing economic activity
A Federal Reserve survey of business conditions around the country found that economic activity in several regions slowed in November as coronavirus cases surged.
The...
BRAC unveils full agenda for Statewide Economic Development Summit
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today unveiled the full agenda for the fifth annual Statewide Economic Development Summit presented by Entergy.
The event will take...
Federal report: US weekly unemployment stats likely inflated
The nation’s weekly unemployment statistics have been plagued by backlogs, fraud and inconsistent data reporting state by state, the Washington Post reports, making them...
Biden trying to nudge stalled stimulus talks
After six months of congressional deadlock over a stimulus aid bill, the mood in Washington has changed, likely due, in part, to the presidential...
BRAC economic indicators show strong consumer spending
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber has released the latest update to its COVID-19 economic indicator report, which examines and assesses the impact of the...
US jobless claims rise to 778,000 as pandemic worsens
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain...
