Construction Economics & Finance
The Contentious World of U.S. Foreign Trade
Alex Carrick provides perspective on the contentious world of US foreign trade in his column.
Construction Economic News
Construction Economics & Finance
The Weird and the Illuminating in the Latest Employment Stats
Alex Carrick provides perspective on 2024 employment data for the US and Canada.
Alex Carrick
Jan 15, 2025
Construction Economics & Finance
Will Housing Starts Play their Usual GDP Uplifting Role?
Alex Carrick provides perspective on: Are there any signals in the current economic data set that suggest residential construction may be on the cusp...
Alex Carrick
Dec 12, 2024
Construction Economics & Finance
A Four-Year Ending Point Establishes New Targets for 2028
What were the results for many of the nation’s key economic indicators between 2020 and 2024? The question will eventually become how 2024-2028...
Alex Carrick
Nov 12, 2024
Construction Economics & Finance
Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by One-Quarter Point
The Federal Open Market Committee cut the federal funds rate by 0.25%. ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes comments on the implications...
Marshall Benveniste
Nov 7, 2024
Construction Economics & Finance
Where are the US Construction Spending Dollars Coming From?
Construction industry analysts are often asked about the breakdown of construction dollars spent by the private sector versus the public sector....
Alex Carrick
Nov 1, 2024
Construction Economics & Finance
The Construction Economy Brief - November 2024
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist at ConstructConnect, helps industry leaders navigate the economic landscape of the construction industry in this...
Marshall Benveniste
Nov 1, 2024
Construction Economics & Finance
Placing in Perspective Construction Cost, Price, and Volume Percent Changes
Despite the fact the year-over-year all-items U.S. inflation rate has eased of late, to +2.4% in September, the cumulative increases in costs and...
Alex Carrick
Oct 28, 2024
Winning More Work Starts Here: Expert Tips, Market Trends, and Data-Driven Construction Insights
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