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US consumer confidence falls again in December survey
U.S. consumer confidence fell for a fifth straight month in December as business conditions turned negative and worries about jobs and income grew.
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.
Warm weather, low snowpack hit Colorado ski resorts
Colorado ski resorts face warm weather and low snowpack, delaying openings and raising concerns for winter tourism and water supplies statewide.
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.
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 awards $10m to advance statewide outdoors strategy
Colorado awarded nearly $10 million to 19 regional partnerships to advance outdoor recreation, conservation and climate resilience projects across the state.
Colorado River crisis deepens as new report warns of risks
A new report warns the Colorado River basin faces severe shortages as reservoirs shrink and climate pressures grow. Researchers urge urgent reforms to protect water supplies.
Tariffs drive mixed holiday prices as shoppers cut back
U.S. tariffs are reshaping holiday shopping as toy, decor and electronics prices fluctuate. Small retailers report higher costs and cautious spending from consumers.
Tech stocks tumble as AI giants drag Wall Street lower
Tumbling tech and AI stocks pulled Wall Street down from record highs, with the S&P 500 posting its worst day in three weeks as Broadcom and Oracle slumped.
Holiday shoppers feel strain as prices stay high, poll finds
An AP-NORC poll shows U.S. holiday shoppers struggling with high prices, dipping into savings and delaying purchases as many view the economy as poor.
