Tag: Modest

Surveys show Chinese economy growing but at modest pace

BANGKOK (AP) — Surveys of Chinese factory managers showed a mixed outlook for the world’s second-largest economy in June, with growth steady but not picking up much steam. The China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing’s official purchasing managers index, or PMI, remained at 49.5, the same as in May, on a scale up to 100 […]

Asian stocks log modest gains as economic data are mixed for Japan and China

Asian stocks were mostly higher on Monday after Japan and China reported data reflecting relatively sluggish growth for Asia’s two largest economies. The euro rose after the far-right National Rally gained a strong lead in first-round legislative elections, while the Japanese yen fell, trading at about 161 yen to the dollar. U.S. futures and oil […]

North Carolinians most earn more, work more to pay for modest apartments

Source: National Low-Income Housing Coalition North Carolinians must earn $3.61 more per hour and work more than they did in 2023 to pay for a modest apartment, according to a new National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) report. Stephanie Watkins-Cruz The coalition’s 2024 Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing report found that the […]

Nashville showing modest, nuanced increase in home sales in May

The Greater Nashville area is experiencing a gradual shift in its housing market, offering promising opportunities for both buyers and sellers. According to data from Greater Nashville Realtors, May 2024 saw a modest yet encouraging 2% increase in home closings, totaling 3,509, compared to 3,436 closings in May 2023. Examining the numbers more closely reveals […]

Modest growth in St. Charles, Lincoln and Jefferson counties

MISSOURI – Far suburbs and exurbs of the St. Louis region continue to see growth, while St. Louis County and St. Louis City both continue to drop in population, according to new Census estimates released this week. Census reports modest growth in St. Charles, Lincoln and Jefferson counties from July 2022 to July 2023: St. […]