The numbers: The Philadelphia Federal Reserve said Thursday that its gauge of regional business activity sank to negative 19.4 in November from negative 8.7 in the prior month. Any reading Read more
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World Series: What set ‘Mattress Mack’ off against ‘worst fans ever’ in Philly
““I was told they are the worst fans ever. I expected the best, and I got the worst.” ” That was Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, the Houston furniture-store owner and Read more
Philly BBQ, pizza spot shut down Astros' World Series catering request
The Houston Astros are looking to eat well during their stay in Philadelphia during the World Series, but Phillies solidarity is making their life hard. By Adam Hermann #adamhermann #phillies Read more
Short-term rentals ‘gobbled up’ homes, worsening housing supply, Philly Fed president says. But Airbnb pushes back, saying it’s too easy an explanation.
Short-term rentals are partly to blame for the shortage of homes on the market, a Federal Reserve president said. In a blog post about the soaring cost of housing in Read more
Empire State, Philly Fed indexes show contractions in activity in September
The numbers: Two regional gauges of manufacturing sentiment moved into slight contraction territory in September, according to data released Thursday. The Philadelphia Federal Reserve’s manufacturing index slowed to a reading Read more
Philadelphia Fed’s July factory activity index contracts for second straight month
The numbers: The Philadelphia Fed said Thursday its gauge of regional business activity dropped to negative 12.3 in July from negative 3.3 in the prior month. Economists polled by the Read more