Consumer confidence – one of the biggest drivers of economic growth and a key factor in franchise and small-business investment – jumped to a new post-recession high this month, and hitting its highest level since October 2007. As confirmation of that confidence, the U.S. Gross Domestic Product reported 4% annualized growth for the second quarter, …
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Growth Signals: Unemployment At 8-year Low
In another sign that the economy is starting to pick up, U.S. unemployment applications have hit their lowest level in eight years. See details at MarketWatch.