Economy
Stimulus hangover crashes CEO confidence
It’s hard to think of the COVID-19 pandemic as “the good old days.”
But from a purely economic standpoint, once...
Inflation raises recession fears
Midway through 2022, the latest variants of COVID-19 are leading to a global surge of cases, a reminder that...
Taming inflation through rising rates ripples through economy
At a high level, it is easy to understand what the Federal Reserve is attempting to do by raising...
Facing inflation, consumers turn to value-conscious purchases
With inflation on the rise, many consumers are adjusting their spending behavior.
Food was among the main drivers of a...
CapTel cutting 273 jobs in Wisconsin
Madison-based captioned telephone service provider CapTel Inc. is cutting 273 jobs in Wisconsin following the release of technology that offers customers fully-automated captions for phone calls, according to a notice sent to state and local officials.
Accounting for seasonal change, Wisconsin leisure and hospitality sector loses 4,500 jobs in June
The good news for Wisconsin’s leisure and hospitality sector is that it added 15,000 jobs from May to June.
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ManpowerGroup CEO: Clients still looking to acquire skilled labor despite uncertainty
Labor markets remain strong and healthy and companies are still looking to acquire skilled talent despite growing global economic uncertainty, ManpowerGroup chairman and chief executive officer Jonas Prising said this week.
Metro Milwaukee home sales down 3.8% for first half of year
Home sales in the four-county metro Milwaukee area were down 3.8% during the first half of the year, compared to a year ago, and 10.6% in June, year-over-year, according to the latest home sale data from the Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors.
Future 50 winners for 2022 announced
BizTimes Media today announced the winners of 2022 Future 50 Awards, which will be recognized at an awards luncheon on Sept. 29 at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee.
Even with recession fears, 62% of Wisconsin employers plan to add jobs
A survey released earlier this month by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce showed more than 70% of Wisconsin employers expect a recession in the next month, but newly released data from the survey suggest employers still plan to add to their workforce.
