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A diversified economy in Dallas keeps Texas going amid low oil prices

by Kara Chin | May 18, 2016 | Economy

The other side of the apartment complex was still being built when Helen Hill moved into her new studio apartment in Dallas. It was an easy choice for the 29-year-old Dallas-native to move back to her hometown after two years of living in China. “It’s a cool city and...

Five Things to Watch on the U.S. International Trade Report

by Kara Chin | May 3, 2016 | Economy

U.S. international trade had a disappointing first quarter. The gross domestic product grew slightly by 0.5 percent on an annualized pace, according to a report released last week by the Commerce Department. This is the slowest pace in the past two years. The U.S....

U.S. Trade Deficit Hits Six-Month High, Reflects Troubled Global Economy

by Kara Chin | Apr 12, 2016 | Economy

A weak global economy tied to a strong dollar continued to hurt America’s exports as the country’s trade deficit rose to a six-month high in February. The U.S. trade deficit for February was $47.1 billion, a $1.2 billion increase from January, the Department of...

Florida seeks new markets as Brazil and Canada spend less on their vacations

by Kara Chin | Mar 30, 2016 | Economy

  Brazilians and Canadians have for years flocked to Florida’s warm beaches, but a strong dollar and the weak global economy is negatively affecting these sunny vacations and threatening Florida’s economy in the process. Travel has been the top-earning category...

U.S. exports drop dramatically and imports hit record low in January

by Kara Chin | Mar 7, 2016 | Economy

  The U.S. trade gap widened in January with a steep drop in exports, a reflection of a strong dollar and a weakened global economy. Entering 2016, the U.S. trade deficit grew to $45.7 billion with a gap increase of $1 billion from December. Exports slumped...

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