What’s Happening Up North The Northwest Economies Steve Scranton, CFA Chief Investment Officer & Economist Washington Trust Bank
Wage Growth
Understanding Slow Wage Growth
A Perspective on Part-Time Jobs Versus Full Time Jobs as of 9/30/15 Since the recession began (December 2007) o 1,418,000 part-time jobs (for economic reasons) have been added. o 230,000 full-time jobs have been added Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
How Have the Northwest Economies Fared?
It All Starts With Jobs
Idaho Has The Lowest Unemployment Rate
Year-Over-Year Jobs Growth Has Been Better With Washington and Idaho Leading the Way
Jobs Create Income
Wage Growth Has Been Better With Oregon Leading the Way
Only Washington Has Higher Wages Than the National Average
Income Creates Growth
Oregon Has Been the Erratic Growth Economy of the Northwest
NW Construction
Washington Total Permits
Washington Single Family
Washington 5 Units or More
Oregon Total Permits
Oregon Single Family
Oregon 5 Units of More
Idaho Total Permits
Idaho Single Family
Idaho 5 Units or More
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