Consumer Debt Totals $15.6 Trillion In 2021
February 9, 2022
Consumers ended 2021 with record debt levels, leading into a year in which interest rates are expected to rise substantially.
Economy
U.S. Posts Record Trade Deficit In 2021
February 8, 2022
The U.S. trade deficit surged to a record high in 2021 as imports increased sharply amid the restocking of shelves to meet robust domestic demand.
Supplier Reports Record Growth
February 7, 2022
Coming off the heels of a record-breaking 2019 and 2020, SuperSprings International’s momentum continued throughout 2021.
Lazydays Previews Huge Quarter
February 4, 2022
Lazydays Holdings, Inc.’s preliminary fourth-quarter results show the dealership posting large increases in revenue and profits.
Outdoor Recreation Leaders Applaud Rural Outdoor Investment Bill
February 4, 2022
The ROI Act provides capital for rural communities seeking to build and plan for recreation economies and is supported by the ORR.
Storm Shutters Elkhart-Area Activity
February 4, 2022
A two-day winter storm was expected to subside Feb. 3 but cold temperatures remained, leading to many closures.
Payrolls Gain 467,000 in January
February 4, 2022
Payrolls rose in January despite surging omicron cases that seemingly sent millions of workers to the sidelines.
J.D. Power Reports Higher 2021 Values
February 3, 2022
As RVs exploded in popularity in 2020 and 2021, new and used vehicle inventory dried up, according to J.D. Power Specialty Valuation Services.
Steel Supplier to Invest in Indiana Mill
February 3, 2022
Nucor Corp.’s board of directors approved a $290 million investment to expand the product capabilities of its Crawfordsville steel sheet mill.
Weekly Jobless Claims Total 238,000
February 3, 2022
Weekly initial filings for unemployment claims totaled less than the 245,000 Dow Jones estimate as companies grapple with the omicron spread.
Private Companies Cut Jobs in January
February 2, 2022
Private companies cut jobs in January for the first time in more than a year as the spread of the Covid omicron variant hit hiring.
Nearly 11 Million Job Openings Reported in December
February 1, 2022
Job openings totaled nearly 11 million in December while the Great Resignation cooled off, according to Labor Department data.
