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Economy/Politics

Oct 7, 2025

Wall Street slips as gold tops $4,000 amid AI frenzy

Wall Street’s record rally paused Tuesday as the S&P 500 slipped 0.4% and gold surged past $4,000 per ounce amid AI-driven market volatility.

Oct 6, 2025

AI boom drives record highs on Wall Street

AI excitement pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new records as AMD shares surged after a major OpenAI deal, while Wall Street stayed upbeat despite shutdowns.

Oct 6, 2025

U.S. revives major coal sales despite shrinking demand

U.S. officials plan the largest federal coal sales in a decade, offering 600 million tons from public lands even as power plants move away from coal.

Oct 3, 2025

US jobs data delayed by government shutdown, economy uncertain

The government shutdown halted September jobs data, leaving the Fed, Wall Street, and businesses without key insights as hiring slows across the U.S. economy.

Oct 3, 2025

Colorado launches new tax credit for farm stewardship

Colorado farmers and ranchers can apply starting Nov. 10 for a new agricultural stewardship tax credit supporting soil health, water use and biodiversity.

Oct 1, 2025

Wall Street hits records as bond yields fall on weak jobs data

U.S. stocks set fresh records as Treasury yields dropped after weak job market data raised concerns, fueling expectations for future Fed rate cuts.

Oct 1, 2025

Colorado Q4 business outlook dampened by political and economic uncertainty

Colorado business leaders report weak confidence for Q4 2025 as politics, tariffs and inflation weigh on the Leeds Business Confidence Index.

Sep 30, 2025

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.

Sep 30, 2025

National Flood Insurance Program faces shutdown risk

The National Flood Insurance Program could expire Tuesday, halting new policies and disrupting home sales in flood-prone areas during peak storm season.

Sep 29, 2025

Wall Street rises as tech stocks recover losses

U.S. stocks rose as tech shares rebounded, lifting the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq near record highs, while oil prices slumped and gold hit new records.

Sep 29, 2025

Colorado launches statewide economic development strategy

Colorado unveils its first statewide economic development strategy, a five-year plan to align local goals, attract investment and strengthen communities.

Sep 26, 2025

Trump imposes new tariffs on drugs, furniture, trucks

President Trump announced new import tariffs on drugs, cabinets, furniture, and trucks starting Oct. 1, raising inflation and trade concerns.