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Many people believe a large drop in the stock market, a significant decline in economic output or high unemployment means we are in a recession. But who officially determines when [...]

2001 looks like it will mark the point of low growth for this portion of the business cycle. The national economy continues to send mixed signals, with some parameters up [...]

The construction industry will continue to experience weak growth in 1996. Although companies continue to post strong profits and unemployment is under 6%, factors such as Congressional spending policies will provide a slowing force to the industry's short-term growth. However, expansion of economies in Asia and improving economies in Europe will offer the industry strong opportunities in foreign markets., RALEIGH, N.C. -- While the Energizer Bunny aspect of the U.S. economy in 1995 surprised many, FMI sees signs that the slow expansion will continue for the nation and the [...]

In its first report of the year, FMI predicts no growth in overall construction activity in 1999. The United States economy has downshifted, but is still moving ahead nicely. Non-farm [...]