Josh Boak

Josh Boak

September 02, 2022 | Daily Business Review

$1 Billion in Federal Economic Grants Headed Coast to Coast

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the grants are for manufacturing, clean energy, farming, biotech and to 21 regional partnerships across the nation.

By Josh Boak

4 minute read

April 08, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Biden Bets Strong Job Market Will Shield Economy From Slump

The next few months will test whether President Joe Biden built a durable recovery full of jobs with last year's $1.9 trillion relief package, or an economy overfed by government aid that could tip into a downturn.

By Josh Boak

5 minute read

November 24, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Fighting Gas Prices, US to Release 50 Million Barrels of Oil

President Joe Biden ordered 50 million barrels of oil released from America's strategic reserve to help bring down energy costs, in coordination with…

By Josh Boak and Colleen Long

7 minute read

August 17, 2015 | Daily Business Review

Why Americans Waiting Longer Than Ever to Buy First Homes

Short of cash and unsettled in their careers, young Americans are waiting longer than ever to buy their first homes.

By Josh Boak

5 minute read

June 23, 2015 | Daily Business Review

Here Are Several Factors Why Home Sales Are Finally Surging

Real estate has gotten hot again. Home sales are on pace for their best year since 2007.

By Josh Boak and Alex Veiga

5 minute read

December 11, 2014 | Daily Business Review

Why Areas With Good Jobs Have Hard-to-Afford Homes

Around the country, areas with the strongest job markets increasingly have some of the costliest homes. And areas with the most affordable homes lack a solid base of middle-class jobs that attract workers.

By Josh Boak

7 minute read

November 10, 2014 | Daily Business Review

Why Many Aren't Celebrating Low US Unemployment

The unemployment rate no longer seems to reflect America's mood.

By Josh Boak

4 minute read

October 24, 2014 | Daily Business Review

US New Home Sales Nearly Flat in September

Sales of new homes were nearly flat in September after the August numbers were revised downward.

By Josh Boak

4 minute read

July 16, 2014 | Daily Business Review

Inflation Tame, But Producer Prices Rising Thanks To Gas

Rising gasoline costs pushed up the prices U.S. companies receive for their goods and services in June, but overall inflation remains tame.

By Josh Boak

3 minute read