Arizona Business articles from October 1990

Arizona Business archives from October 1990

Mideast crisis may slow but not stop AZ economic growth.
October 1, 1990... The recent oil price shock has raised concerns for both the national and local economies. Arizona seems likely to weather the storm in fairly good condition, provided prices rise no further. The economy will be slower than it would have been...

July leading index approaches last September's peak. (Arizona)
October 1, 1990... The Arizona Index of Leading Economic Indicators increased in July to 118.2, reaching its highest level since the September 1989 peak at 118.6. The July figure was .3 percent higher than the revised 117.8 number for June (1982 = 100). ...

Quality of life studies send mixed messages about AZ.
October 1, 1990... The quality of life (QOL) in the Phoenix metropolitan statistical area (MSA) ranks in the top 15 percent of U. S. metropolitan areas, based on an analysis of a variety of QOL studies. Phoenix's QOL frequently has been touted as a positive on...

AZ construction improves slightly in second quarter.
October 1, 1990... Arizona's construction industry improved slightly during the second quarter 1990. Total activity for the quarter reached $1 billion, better than the $921 million recorded in the first quarter 1990 but still below the $1.1 billion reported a...

Strong employment gains were recorded in July. (Arizona)
October 1, 1990... The Arizona economy performed soundly in July, based on wage and salary employment figures. The year-over-year growth rate jumped to 4 percent, the highest since 1986. This improvement derived largely from stronger growth in services and...

Purchasing indicators continue slow growth in August. (Arizona)
October 1, 1990... Arizona purchasing managers responding to the monthly survey conducted by the Center for Advanced Purchasing Studies reported continued slowing of activity in many indicators in August, as new orders received from customers, production, and...