University of Florida News

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence dropped three points to 93 in July, largely because fuel prices have inched up again, University of Florida economists report.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The nationwide boom in housing and other construction associated with urban development is driving one of the fastest growing segments of U.S. agriculture, according to a new economic study by the University of Florida and the University of Tennessee.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As homeowners clean up debris from Hurricane Dennis and keep a wary eye on newly formed Emily in the Atlantic, several hundred thousand Florida residents have not even started home repairs caused by last year’s destructive hurricanes, says a University of Florida researcher.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence jumped six points to 97 in June, reflecting temporary reductions in gasoline prices and gains in the stock market, University of Florida economists report.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence fell two points to 89 in May, reflecting concerns about high gas prices and rising interest rates, University of Florida economists report.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence fell two points to 90 in April, its lowest level in 20 months, reflecting concerns about higher gas prices and interest rates, and a declining stock market, University of Florida economists report.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence fell three points to 94 in March, reflecting concerns about rising gas prices despite relatively positive news about healthy employment levels in the state, University of Florida economists report.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Payday loan companies — which make high-cost loans to cash-strapped people – target military members and their families, according to a study co-authored by a University of Florida law professor.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence rose three points in February, reflecting the Sunshine State’s strong job growth during the past year and the resiliency of Florida consumers against high energy prices that have plagued consumers in other parts of the country, University of Florida economists report.