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Jan 9, 2026

Supreme Court sets Jan. 14 rulings as Trump tariffs await

The Supreme Court plans rulings Jan. 14 as it weighs legal challenges to President Trump’s tariffs and other major cases with economic and constitutional impact.

Jan 8, 2026

ShipSkis expands Alterra, Ikon Pass partnership through 2028

ShipSkis expanded its partnership with Alterra Mountain Company, becoming the Ikon Pass shipping partner through 2028 with discounts for pass holders.

Jan 6, 2026

DigitalBridge and Crestview complete take-private deal for WOW!

DigitalBridge and Crestview have completed a take-private deal for WOW!, valuing the fiber broadband provider at about $1.5 billion.

Jan 6, 2026

Pueblo aviation training program to create 45 jobs

A new aviation maintenance technician program at Pueblo Community College will create 45 jobs, support coal transition workers and meet aviation labor demand.

Jan 5, 2026

US auto sales rise 2% in 2025 despite regulatory uncertainty

US auto sales rose 2% in 2025 as demand for trucks SUVs and hybrids offset tariffs EV policy changes and affordability concerns analysts say.

Jan 5, 2026

PNC completes FirstBank acquisition in Colorado, Arizona

PNC completes its acquisition of FirstBank, expanding its banking footprint in Colorado and Arizona with customer conversion expected this summer.

Jan 2, 2026

Trump says U.S.-born jobs are booming but data shows otherwise

Trump says U.S.-born workers are winning from immigration crackdowns, but labor data shows rising unemployment and no job boom for native-born Americans.

Dec 30, 2025

Chicago Fed sees December US unemployment rate at 4.6%

Chicago Fed estimates the US unemployment rate held at 4.6% in December as hiring and layoffs showed little change ahead of official BLS data.

Dec 29, 2025

Corporate bankruptcies soar as inflation and tariffs squeeze companies

U.S. bankruptcies surged in 2025 as companies struggled with inflation, high interest rates and tariffs, with industrial and consumer firms hit hardest.

Dec 23, 2025

Customs brokers scramble to decode Trump tariff rules

Customs brokers face growing uncertainty as Trump’s tariff rules shift rapidly, forcing experts to decode vague orders and rising import costs.

Dec 23, 2025

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.

Dec 22, 2025

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.