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Economic Indicators Port data The port of Hampton Roads is the nation's fifth-largest containerport, third on the East Coast behind New York/New Jersey andSavannah, Ga. There are container terminals in Norfolk, Portsmouthand Newport News. It is the nation"s largest coal port, witha terminal in Norfolk and two in Newport News. Source: VirginiaPort Authority and Virginia Maritime Association Login or register to post comments Read more Economic Indicators Unemployment rates The chart below shows unemployment rates in Hampton Roads, Virginiaand the United States over the past two years. Source: VirginiaEmployment Commission. (Related: state-by-state rates) 1 comment Read more Economic Indicators Gas prices The chart below reflects the price of a regular gallon of gasolinein Hampton Roads, Virginia and the United States on the first ofeach month. Source: AAA. (Related: Gas prices by state) 1 comment Read more Economic Indicators Airport cargo, passenger data These charts show the number of people flying in and out of NorfolkInternational Airport and the amount of cargo in and out. Airportdata reflect the confidence of business and personal travelers.Source: Norfolk Airport Authority Login or register to post comments Read more Economic Indicators Grocery prices The state tracks prices of a basket of groceries based on 40 stapleitems, from peaches to peanut butter, in Hampton Roads. Whengrocery prices rise, pocketbooks are being pinched. Source: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Login or register to post comments Read more Economic Indicators Seven cities retail sales Retail sales, as a barometer of consumer spending, are among thetop indicators of economic health. The state releases sales dataquarterly, based on the 5 percent sales tax paid by businesses.Click here to see an interactive graphic of consumer confidence inthe United States. Login or register to post comments Read more Economic Indicators Real Estate data These charts track the health of the local housing market. Homesales and prices tend to be seasonal, but these charts show thelong-term trend compared with a year earlier. Foreclosures alsoaffect the number of homes on the market and put downward pressureon prices. Sources: Real Estate Information Network, foreclosureinformation from RealtyTrac. Login or register to post comments Read more Economic Indicators Car registrations These charts reflect the number of new and used cars registered inHampton Roads, typically sold a month before. Click here to view aninteractive of automobiles sold in the United States. Source:AutoCount Login or register to post comments Read more. We are high quality suppliers, our products such as Gel Shoe Insoles , Frost Protection Fabric for oversee buyer. To know more, please visits Medical Non Woven Fabric.
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