Recent Articles from Caroline Fritz
US consumer confidence falls again in December survey
U.S. consumer confidence fell for a fifth straight month in December as business conditions turned negative and worries about jobs and income grew.
Consumer spending lifts US GDP growth in third quarter
Robust consumer spending pushed US GDP growth to a 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, though inflation, tariffs and a shutdown cloud outlook.
Polis criticizes Trump over disaster aid denials
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis accused President Trump of political games after FEMA denied disaster aid requests tied to wildfires and flooding.
US business equipment borrowings fall 4.4% in November
US business equipment borrowings fell 4.4% year over year in November, ELFA says, as banks, captives and independents all saw weaker demand.
Colorado River states stall on long-term water deal
Colorado River water negotiators remain divided on a long-term agreement as drought, overuse and a looming 2026 deadline pressure Western states.
Celebrating Colorado’s best workplaces
Discover the 2025 Best Places to Work in Colorado, highlighting employers with strong culture, competitive benefits and purpose-driven workplaces.
Denver’s Mahj Squad fuels mahjong’s modern revival
Denver-based Mahj Squad is fueling mahjong’s modern revival with stylish lessons, social clubs, and events across Colorado and beyond.
Warm weather, low snowpack hit Colorado ski resorts
Colorado ski resorts face warm weather and low snowpack, delaying openings and raising concerns for winter tourism and water supplies statewide.
Trade policy and inflation raise risks for Colorado economy
Colorado’s economy faces rising risks from trade policy and inflation, with tariffs, slower job growth, and uneven consumer spending shaping the 2026 outlook.
Wall Street rises as soft inflation fuels rate cut hopes
Wall Street climbed as a soft inflation report lifted hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts, while Micron’s strong forecast boosted tech stocks.
US inflation slows in November amid missing CPI data
U.S. consumer inflation slowed to 2.7% in November, but missing CPI data from a federal shutdown distorted the report, economists warn.
Housing Report: Colorado housing market shows balance amid fall slowdown
Colorado’s housing market slowed seasonally in November, with rising inventory, stable prices and growing negotiating power for buyers statewide.



























