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Singles’ Day surpasses Black Friday in global sales
Singles’ Day, the world’s largest shopping event, outpaces Black Friday. CU Boulder expert says U.S. retailers will soon join the $150 billion trend.
Colorado boosts EV rebates as sales hit record highs
Colorado increased EV rebates up to $9,000 as electric vehicle sales reached record levels, leading the nation in clean transportation adoption.
Gummy candy sales rise as chocolate costs climb
High cocoa prices are driving up chocolate costs, pushing more trick-or-treaters toward fruity gummies and non-chocolate candy this Halloween.
Polis warns Trump beef plan would hurt Colorado ranchers
Gov. Jared Polis criticized President Trump’s plan to import Argentine beef, warning it would harm Colorado ranchers, lower prices, and disrupt exports.
Early in-person voting opens statewide in Colorado
Early in-person voting is underway across Colorado for the 2025 election, with 150 voting centers and 437 drop boxes open by Oct. 28.
Colorado Gives Day set to boost thousands of nonprofits
Colorado Gives Day returns Nov. 1–Dec. 9, offering Coloradans a chance to support 4,600+ local nonprofits through ColoradoGivesDay.org.
Colorado Thrives launches AI career platform
Colorado Thrives launches CareerFit Colorado, an AI-powered platform connecting job seekers with local employers to strengthen the state’s workforce.
Colorado boosts food aid as federal SNAP funds freeze
Colorado is providing $10 million in food aid, extending WIC funding, and partnering with Feeding Colorado to support families during the federal SNAP freeze.
Credit unions offer relief during government shutdown
Credit unions provide 0% interest loans, payment deferrals and fee waivers to members affected by the federal government shutdown across multiple states.
US consumer confidence falls as inflation and job worries grow
U.S. consumer confidence dropped in September to its lowest since April as Americans grew more pessimistic about inflation, jobs and the economic outlook.
Tariffs strain Colorado economy, forecast shows
Colorado’s Q3 forecast shows tariffs raising costs, slowing job growth and cutting tax credits, though the state economy remains stronger than average.
US consumer confidence dips in August on jobs, tariffs
Consumer confidence fell in August as job market worries, tariffs and rising prices weighed on Americans, signaling growing unease about the economy.
