Topic – Economy
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Car, truck, and SUV sales in Houston rising
Majority are trucks and SUVs
While Houston region auto sales are still well below 2008 levels, sales have been increasing for the past three months.
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US car ownership rate may be at its peak
Car sales down in 2009
One writer predicts that the per capita car ownership rate will begin to fall as Americans buy fewer cars and begin living more sustainably.
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Gas prices rising higher than expected
AAA predicted the average national gas price would not top $2.50, but gas prices have already hit $2.55 before the start of summer.
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Workshops, public hearing on FY10 proposed budget completed
Next negotiating phase begins
Following weeks of workshops, City Council continues the budget drafting and negotiating process in three public Council meetings in June.
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New issue of Economy at a Glance - Houston
Energy, recession, jobs
The June 2009 report summarized and provides charts on Houston's current economic trends, and data from preceding years.
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Pedestrians, transit riders are boon to San Francisco economy
Visit more often than drivers
83 percent of shoppers in downtown San Francisco get there without a car, and they spend more and visit more frequently than those who drive.
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Luxury vs. necessity: A recession-era shift in public perception
"A new creed of thrift?"
Regardless of income and economic circumstances, Americans are reevaluating what they need to live, and what they can live without.
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US carbon emission drop largest since 1982
Causes: gas prices, recession
Emissions fell 2.8 percent, primarily due to a steep drop in driving resulting from record gas prices and the recession.
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“Houston Economic Indicators:” inflation, auto sales for April ‘09
Houshold energy costs up 17.4%
A Houston Economic Indicators May 15 email update from the Greater Houston Partnership highlights inflation figures and new auto sales in the Houston region.
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