First published in Hollis Brookline News, April 28, 2026. Turn on the news and you’ll see hundreds of headlines like this “A recession is guaranteed. But when?” or this: “America is heading for a recession – and it may be the worst yet.” An analysis of the New Hampshire economy and labor market shows a more nuanced story than national headlines suggest. New Hampshire’s ...
First published in the New Hampshire Business Review, April 24, 2026. Petroleum energy prices are rising globally, and New Hampshire is not immune to this increase. Sharp upward pressures on prices, particularly for crude oil, pose a new challenge to household budgets in the Granite State. The most visible change in energy prices during the ...
First published in Manchester Ink Link, April 3, 2026. This week, NHFPI released a new analysis of New Hampshire’s housing market, highlighting how high prices, limited supply, and rising rents continue to challenge affordability. While price growth has slowed in some areas, housing costs still outpace incomes, limiting options for renters and prospective homebuyers statewide. ...
First published in New Hampshire Business Review, March 16, 2026. New U.S. Census Bureau data offer a detailed look at how New Hampshire residents have fared during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. This data, covering the five years of 2020-24, provides insight into long-term trends in income and poverty across different regions and demographic groups. ...
First published in New Hampshire Business Review, February 13, 2026. As housing costs continue to climb, homeownership has become out of reach for many New Hampshire families. In 2025, the median price of a single-family house in the Granite State reached a record high of $535,000 after an alarming 122% increase over the past decade. ...
First published in Business New Hampshire Magazine, February 19, 2026. The cost of living in NH has increased substantially in the last decade. Household spending on health care, as well as the price of child care, has outpaced inflation. Meanwhile, the cost of luxury items or otherwise optional expenses, such as televisions, toys, and recreational activities, ...