April 2016 Economic Update
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Transcript of April 2016 Economic Update
Overview
Business Activity Update
Employment Overview
Consumer Sentiment
National Indicators Look Good
Business Growing, Not So Sure on Jobs
What About the Carolinas?
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Carolinas Survey of Business Activity - General
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Carolinas Survey of Business Activity - Employment Count
Current Expectations
Inflation Update (Overall Stable)
Inflation Update (w/o Food & Energy)
Producer Costs Dropping (Oil!)
Market Performance Update
March Brought Recovery
Mortgage Rates Still Under 4%
National Job Market Continues Climb
Hiring Continues Growth, Openings Stable
What About Layoffs?
How’s Unemployment Looking?
Employment for Rocky Mount & NC
Cyclical Behavior (Don’t Panic!)
Consumer Confidence Improving
Next Update – May 4th, 11am Eastern
2016 First Quarter Overview
Regional Comparisons
Government Fiscal Health