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Economy/Politics

Dec 11, 2025

US stock market hits record highs despite AI bubble worries

U.S. stocks hit fresh record highs as the S&P 500 and Dow climb, even as AI stocks slump and concerns grow about a potential artificial intelligence bubble.

Dec 10, 2025

Colorado farmers face tariffs, labor shortages and drought

Colorado farmers and ranchers face tariffs, drought and labor shortages as they plan for 2026, with rising costs and market uncertainty shaping agriculture decisions.

Dec 10, 2025

The Economist: Trump policies raise risks for rural and Main Street America

A new analysis warns that Trump-era economic and trade policies may deepen challenges for rural and Main Street America as agriculture, healthcare and broadband fall behind.

Dec 9, 2025

Fed poised for rate cut as policymakers split on next steps

The Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates this week, but deep divisions among policymakers and mixed economic signals make future rate cuts uncertain.

Dec 9, 2025

U.S. job openings slip as labor market shows signs of cooling

U.S. job openings in October held at 7.7 million as layoffs rose and quits fell, signaling a cooling labor market amid tariffs, inflation and delayed economic data.

Dec 8, 2025

Wall Street stocks dip from record highs

U.S. stocks slipped from record highs as the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq pulled back. Market moves followed leadership changes, merger bids and Fed rate expectations.

Dec 8, 2025

Colorado forecast shows steady economic growth in 2026

Colorado’s 2026 economic outlook projects steady growth, 17,500 new jobs, expanding industries and rising GDP as population and labor trends slow.

Dec 5, 2025

US consumer sentiment rises but remains subdued

U.S. consumer sentiment improved slightly as inflation worries eased, but overall confidence remains low amid high prices and elevated tariff-driven costs.

Dec 5, 2025

Fed inflation gauge stays high as spending slows

The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in September as consumer spending weakened, shaping expectations for an interest rate cut next week.

Dec 4, 2025

Wall Street holds steady as S&P 500 nears record high

The S&P 500 stayed just below its record high as Wall Street saw quiet trading, strong earnings from major companies and growing expectations of a Fed rate cut.

Dec 4, 2025

US jobless claims fall to 191,000, lowest since 2022

US jobless claims dropped to 191,000, the lowest since 2022, signaling muted layoffs even as hiring slows and raising questions ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision.

Dec 3, 2025

Stocks climb as Wall Street nears record high

U.S. stocks rose Wednesday as easing bond yields and mixed economic data boosted hopes for an upcoming Federal Reserve rate cut, pushing Wall Street near record highs.