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US consumer inflation mild in July amid gas price declines
U.S. consumer inflation rose slightly in July with gas prices falling, easing pressure on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions amid economic uncertainty.
Colorado economy grows despite shrinking labor force
Colorado's economy expanded in early 2026 despite a shrinking labor force and slower population growth, according to a CU Boulder report.
Colorado new business filings rise 25.5% in second quarter
New business filings in Colorado increased 25.5% in the second quarter, signaling strong entrepreneurship amid mixed renewal and delinquency trends.
US labor market stable as productivity accelerates in second quarter
The US labor market remains stable with low layoffs while worker productivity grew faster than expected in the second quarter, easing labor cost pressures.
US trade deficit narrows in June amid falling imports and exports
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $73.3 billion in June as imports and exports both declined, reflecting shifts in industrial supplies and technology demand.
U.S. construction spending falls 3.2% in June amid private market weakness
U.S. construction spending declined 3.2% in June with private nonresidential and residential sectors falling, while public construction remained steady.
US economic growth slows in second quarter despite strong domestic demand
U.S. economic growth slowed to 1.5% in the second quarter amid trade deficit widening, but strong consumer spending and AI investment supported domestic demand.
US goods trade deficit narrows but still weighs on Q2 GDP growth
The U.S. goods trade deficit narrowed in June but is expected to subtract from second-quarter GDP growth amid lower exports and imports.
US core capital goods orders rise with largest shipment gain amid AI boom
US core capital goods orders and shipments surged in June, driven by ai investment, signaling strong economic growth despite geopolitical tensions.
San Luis Valley tourism growth driven by lodging tax and regional strategy
San Luis Valley tourism grows with 30% lodging tax increase since 2020 and efforts to create a regional destination marketing organization.
US imposes new global tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labor
The US imposed 10% and 12.5% tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, citing failure to curb forced labor imports, sparking global protests.
US weekly jobless claims fall to lowest level since 1969
US weekly jobless claims dropped to the lowest level since 1969, signaling continued stability in the labor market amid inflation concerns.
