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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.
Trump oil royalty cut squeezes Western States
Trump’s rollback of federal oil and gas royalty rates is reducing revenue for western states that rely heavily on drilling on public lands.
Trump moves to dismantle Colorado climate research lab
The Trump administration plans to dissolve Colorado’s National Center for Atmospheric Research, drawing criticism from scientists and state leaders.
Colorado awards $52M for affordable housing projects
Colorado approves $52M in Proposition 123 Equity funds to expand affordable rental housing across Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and other cities.
US adds 64,000 jobs in November; unemployment at 4.6%
The US added 64,000 jobs in November after losing 105,000 in October, while the unemployment rate climbed to 4.6%, the highest since 2021.
Wall Street slips as oil prices extend sharp decline
Wall Street slipped as falling oil prices dragged energy stocks lower, while mixed economic data kept uncertainty around interest rates high.
Colorado sues Trump administration over EV charging funds
Colorado joined 16 states suing the Trump administration, alleging it illegally froze federal EV charging funds approved under the bipartisan infrastructure law.
CDOT completes I-25 Greenland wildlife overpass near Larkspur
CDOT completed the I-25 Greenland wildlife overpass near Larkspur, the largest in North America, improving safety and reconnecting wildlife habitat.
Wood Partners, Clarion break ground on Aurora apartments
Wood Partners and Clarion Partners broke ground on Alta Metro Center, a 365-unit, transit-oriented apartment community in Aurora’s Metro Center.
