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Melissa RossMarch 14, 2016

In a very intimate setting, former President Bill Clinton stumped for his wife Hillary Clinton by rallying dozens of local union members gathered at the Ironworkers Local 597 Hall on Jacksonville’s Northside. It was one of two Jacksonville stops for the HRC campaign’s most high-profile surrogate. And the message was straight-up economic populism. “Even though […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 26, 2016

Despite recent good news in the national economy, Floridians’ expectations about personal finances in the coming year were pessimistic, especially among women and people 60 and older, according to the latest University of Florida consumer survey. Consumer sentiment among Floridians fell slightly in February to 91.5—down almost 1 point from January’s revised reading of 92.4. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 13, 2016

Florida voters’ top concern is job creation and an improving the economy, found a new poll by the Florida Chamber Political Institute released Wednesday. The poll was released in conjunction with the annual Florida Chamber Capitol Days. “This poll clearly shows that voters, like the Florida Chamber, agree that good jobs for everyone is a […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 11, 2016

Marco Rubio vowed to “restore the American Dream” and took a swing at the tax plans of his opponents — both Republican and Democrat — during a speech in Sarasota on Monday. “The purpose of my presidency, when it comes to economics, will be to restore the American Dream,” said Rubio during his stop at […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 8, 2016

Marco Rubio will be back in his home state Monday, this time to deliver a speech on the economy. Rubio is slated to deliver an economic address focused on taxes and spending during a Sarasota town hall. According to his campaign, Rubio is expected to discuss his “plans for making the United States economically competitive […]

Melissa RossJanuary 4, 2016

History shows that a rebounding economy tends to favor the Democratic nominee in the 2016 presidential election, say two North Florida economists, with the caveat that it’s a long way between now and Nov. 8. Forecasts for the coming year are all over the map, but economist Andres Gallo of the University of North Florida is on […]

Staff ReportsDecember 23, 2015

Consumer sentiment fell slightly in December to 90.2, down almost 1 point from November’s revised reading, but 2.6 points higher than last December, according to the latest University of Florida consumer survey. Among the five components that make up the index, three declined, and two increased. The perception of the personal financial situation now compared […]

Associated PressDecember 3, 2015

New data shows Floridians spent more in 2014 as the economy improved. The Sun Sentinel reports statistics released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis shows Florida outpaced the nation’s annual increase in personal consumption – 4.9 percent compared to 4.2 percent. The increase in spending stems from many factors including more discretionary income […]

Staff ReportsNovember 25, 2015

Consumer sentiment among Floridians rose more than 2 points in November to 91.5, up more than 5 points compared with November last year, according to the latest University of Florida consumer survey. Among the five components that make up the index, four increased and one declined. Perception of personal finance now compared with a year […]

Staff ReportsOctober 30, 2015

Consumer sentiment among Floridians fell slightly in October to 88.8, down less than half a point from September’s revised reading, according to the latest University of Florida consumer survey. Among the five components that make up the index, one decreased while two increased and two remained unchanged. “The greatest decline in the consumer sentiment index […]

Tag: economy

Bill Clinton to union workers: “America needs a raise”

Gloomy outlook keeps Florida consumer sentiment flat in February

Florida Chamber poll: Job creation top concern for state voters

Marco Rubio tells Sarasota crowd he will “restore the American Dream”

Marco Rubio to talk economic policies during Sarasota town hall

Improving economy slightly favors Democrats in 2016 (but anything can happen)

Consumer sentiment drops in December amid personal finance concerns

Report: Floridians spend more in 2014 as economy improves

Florida consumer sentiment ticks up in November in time for holiday sales

Florida consumer confidence drops in October, low-income households gloomiest