Business Press Releases - 2021

FAU BEPI Report Shows Hispanics Upbeat about Finances, but Consumer Confidence Dips

By Paul Owers | 07/07/2021

https://devbusiness.fau.edu/newsroom/press-releases/2021/hispanics-upbeat-about-finances-but-consumer-confidence-dips.php

Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics fell in the second quarter, though optimism about their overall finances is building as the nation continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Internet Crime Victims, Losses Rising in Florida and Five Other States

By Paul Owers | 07/06/2021

https://devbusiness.fau.edu/newsroom/press-releases/2021/internet-crime-hotbeds.php

Illinois emerged as a new hotbed for internet crime in 2020, though California continued to lead the nation with the largest online fraud victim losses and number of victims, according to research from FAU Business.

Overpriced Florida Homes Spark Fears of Market Instability

By Paul Owers | 06/29/2021

https://devbusiness.fau.edu/newsroom/press-releases/2021/overpriced-florida-homes.php

Florida housing markets remain plagued by rampant overpricing, putting potential buyers at such a disadvantage that they may be better off postponing homeownership, according to researchers at FAU and FIU.