Economy

Demand remains strong in marine, RV and housing. Can vaccinations and new Washington policies lift consumer confidence and the broader economy?

Can the Covid-19 vaccine, a new stimulus package and changes in Washington spark a return to a prepandemic normality?

Pending legislation could prevent businesses from taking cash-only payments.

Economic indicators remain high, with declines due to the Covid-19 resurgence and lack of another stimulus package.

Topped by boating and fishing, outdoor recreation generated $788 billion in economic output.

Inflation remains tame, consumer spending is up, and home building is strong with wary eyes on politics and the pandemic.

A macro look at the effects the pandemic is having on consumer confidence and sentiment, spending, small businesses and more.

Although key measures continued on an upward trajectory and unemployment numbers have fallen, the overall outlook for 2020 remains volatile.

The data doesn’t bode well for Florida.

NAR expects a rebound in the coming months.

The legislation will head to the House for consideration.

PWCs saw an “unprecedented increase” in sales.

Tax experts detail ways for marine businesses to increase cash on hand.

NOAA Fisheries study shows a $10.5 billion impact from recreational fishing trips.

The National Association of Manufacturers issued its monthly report.

Stocks have rebounded dramatically, but consumer sentiment is at its lowest level in nearly a decade.

Retail demand has been strengthening week-to-week into the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Consumer confidence and spending took a hit in April, but short-term expectations for the economy and labor market improved.

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For manufacturers, studies show that the damage caused by tariffs far outweighs the benefits.

Consumers were still confident in February.

Coronavirus pandemic doesn’t appear to be slowing leads and sales on large boats.

President Trump banned travel to the U.S. from the EU, and the stock market continued its plunge into bear territory.

Fears of a global recession increase.