Business Press Releases



First Quarter Consumer Confidence

Consumer Confidence Rising Among U.S. Hispanics

By | 04/13/2022

Despite a higher cost of living from rising inflation, the Hispanic population in the United States was more optimistic about its finances heading into the new year than it was at the end of 2021.

Increasing Inflation

FAU Researchers: Fed Taking No Action to Offset Inflation

By | 03/31/2022

The real value of wages for workers across the nation is likely to fall even further as the Federal Reserve shows no signs of neutralizing worse-than-expected inflation, according to researchers at FAU.

Housing prices increase

U.S. Housing Prices Still Rising Along with Mortgage Rates

By | 03/29/2022

When mortgage rates rise, home prices tend to level off or decline because fewer people can afford to buy. Experts are counting on that adage to help cool the nation’s torrid housing market.

 


 
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The Runway/Awards

The Runway at FAU Returns to the College of Business

By | 09/24/2025

The Runway at Florida Atlantic University will merge under the College of Business, a move designed to strengthen the synergy between entrepreneurship initiatives and the college’s core mission.

 

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BEPI Poll 2025

FAU BEPI Poll: Economic Strain Hits Hispanic Households Hard in Third Quarter

By | 10/20/2025

Hispanic consumer confidence dropped in the third quarter of the year as uncertainty and increased prices placed added pressure on their budgets, according to a poll from Florida Atlantic University’s Business and Economic Polling Initiative.

 

 
 

 

 

 

 
 
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