
Marine Economy Outpaced Overall U.S. Economy in 2019
America’s “blue economy” accounted for nearly $397 billion or $1.9 of GDP during 2019, with tourism and recreation — including fishing — the top contributor.

America’s “blue economy” accounted for nearly $397 billion or $1.9 of GDP during 2019, with tourism and recreation — including fishing — the top contributor.

Despite an up-and-down ride the past few months, economic indicators overall look promising.


Can the Covid-19 vaccine, a new stimulus package and changes in Washington spark a return to a prepandemic normality?


Pending legislation could prevent businesses from taking cash-only payments.

Topped by boating and fishing, outdoor recreation generated $788 billion in economic output.

Inflation remains tame, consumer spending is up, and home building is strong with wary eyes on politics and the pandemic.

A macro look at the effects the pandemic is having on consumer confidence and sentiment, spending, small businesses and more.


America’s “blue economy” accounted for nearly $397 billion or $1.9 of GDP during 2019, with tourism and recreation — including fishing — the top contributor.

Despite an up-and-down ride the past few months, economic indicators overall look promising.

Will we see an economic shot in the arm this year?

Can the Covid-19 vaccine, a new stimulus package and changes in Washington spark a return to a prepandemic normality?

Solid numbers, despite a raging pandemic.

Pending legislation could prevent businesses from taking cash-only payments.

Topped by boating and fishing, outdoor recreation generated $788 billion in economic output.

Inflation remains tame, consumer spending is up, and home building is strong with wary eyes on politics and the pandemic.

A macro look at the effects the pandemic is having on consumer confidence and sentiment, spending, small businesses and more.

Are we witnessing the calm before the storm?