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Economy/Politics

Mar 27, 2026

U.S. consumer sentiment falls as inflation fears rise

U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a three-month low in March as inflation fears grew, driven by rising gas prices and Middle East conflict, survey shows.

Mar 25, 2026

U.S. CFO outlook strong before war, Fed survey shows

US CFO outlook improved before war, Fed survey shows, with firms expecting revenue growth, hiring gains and price increases despite policy concerns.

Mar 25, 2026

U.S. import prices jump, fueling inflation concerns

US import prices rose 1.3% in February, the largest increase in four years, driven by energy and goods, adding to inflation concerns and Fed outlook.

Mar 25, 2026

Colorado marks Ag Week, signs agriculture laws

Colorado marks Ag Week and Agriculture Day as Gov. Jared Polis signs laws supporting farmers, ranchers, farmland conservation and livestock health.

Mar 24, 2026

Colorado joins lawsuit over USDA funding conditions

Colorado joined a multistate lawsuit challenging USDA funding conditions tied to immigration and DEI policies affecting SNAP, WIC and school meals.

Mar 24, 2026

U.S. productivity growth revised down as labor costs rise

US productivity growth was revised lower for Q4 while labor costs rose, though economists say AI adoption could support long-term productivity gains.

Mar 24, 2026

U.S. business activity hits 11-month low as inflation fears rise

US business activity fell to an 11-month low in March as energy costs rose, pushing inflation higher and weakening demand, S&P Global survey shows.

Mar 23, 2026

US construction spending falls 0.3% in January

U.S. construction spending fell 0.3% in January as private projects declined, while public construction rose and mortgage rates increased.

Mar 20, 2026

Small businesses hit by tariffs and rising oil prices

Small businesses face rising costs from tariffs and surging oil prices, squeezing margins and adding uncertainty across supply chains and operations.

Mar 20, 2026

Wall Street falls on Middle East war inflation fears

Wall Street slid as the Middle East war fueled inflation fears, pushing oil prices higher and raising expectations for Fed rate hikes.

Mar 19, 2026

Micro-Grids joins Rural Jump-Start in Delta County

Micro-Grids joins Colorado Rural Jump-Start, plans Delta County facility, creating jobs, internships and manufacturing growth in energy storage.

Mar 19, 2026

Colorado economic forecast shows resilience amid tariffs

Colorado economic forecast shows resilience despite tariffs and global instability, with a 40% recession risk and projected TABOR surpluses.